Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Geoscience Ireland; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer in Bolton. The role involves project delivery, mentoring, and collaboration on diverse geo-environmental projects. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have experience in land contamination assessments and site investigations, with opportunities for career progression and a supportive organizational culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days of annual leave

Flexible bank holidays

Healthcare and life insurance

Structured career framework

Qualifications

• Experience in geo-environmental site investigations and land contamination assessment.
• Chartered or working towards chartership through a professional institution.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to a high standard and mentor junior staff.
• Design and manage ground investigation and monitoring.
• Conduct interpretative reporting including land contamination assessments.

Skills

Soil/Rock logging

Project management

Land contamination assessment

Education

BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar

MSc advantageous

Job description

Job Details: Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Full details of the job.

Job Title: Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Vacancy No: VN5130

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

Advert: Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer in our Bolton office.

With an industry leading and award-winning ground engineering team of chartered geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists, together with our Specialists in Land Contamination (SiLC), we support projects from feasibility, through planning, and on to successful completion.

The Ground engineering team undertakes a broad and diverse range of geo-environmental, geological, and geotechnical projects across all of Wardell Armstrong’s key sectors. The position offered forms part of the continued expansion of the Bolton engineering and environmental team due to a strong pipeline of exciting projects and comes with the opportunity for career progression.

The role: The successful candidate shall be responsible for delivering projects to a high standard, mentoring junior staff, and supporting innovation and continuous development of the team and output. This key role requires close collaboration with senior team members and technical specialists in other disciplines. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, design and management of ground investigation and monitoring, interpretative reporting including Phase 1 and Phase 2 land contamination assessments, production of remediation strategies, and supervision and validation of remedial works.

About us: SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews for progression. We offer 25 days of annual leave, flexible bank holidays, and flexible, agile, and hybrid working arrangements to help balance professional and personal life.

About you:

• BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar, MSc advantageous;
• Soil/Rock logging to BS5930;
• Knowledge of relevant UK contaminated land and planning legislation and guidelines;
• Experience of designing, supervising, and managing geo-environmental site investigations;
• Experience of land contamination assessment – soil, water, ground gas, and DQRA;
• Experience in contributing to remedial options appraisals, remedial designs, remedial specifications, and validation reports;
• Experience of preparing fee proposals for geo-environmental projects;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Chartered or working towards chartership through a professional institution;
• Full driving license.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR: We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We foster an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive, regardless of background. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including those identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to providing equitable support to all applicants.