Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Slr Consulting Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy in Bolton is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff. The role involves managing ground investigations, interpreting land contamination assessments, and supporting innovation within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in a relevant field and significant experience in geo-environmental site investigations. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

25 days’ annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience of designing, supervising and managing geo-environmental site investigations.
• Experience of land contamination assessment - soil, water, ground gas, and DQRA.
• Chartered or working towards chartership through a professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects to a high standard and mentoring junior staff.
• Supporting innovation and continuous development of the team.
• Design and management of ground investigation and monitoring.

Skills

Soil/Rock logging to BS5930

Excellent project management skills

Knowledge of relevant UK contaminated land

Education

BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar

MSc advantageous

Job description

Role Overview

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 the senior members of the team and with 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.

Qualifications

• BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar, MSc advantageous
• Soil/Rock logging to BS5930
• Knowledge of relevant UK contaminated land and relevant 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 commensurate with the role and experience
• Experience of preparing fee proposals for geo-environmental projects
• Excellent project management skills
• Chartered or working towards chartership through a professional institution
• Full driving licence

About the company

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. 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.

Benefits

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. Our consultancy has over 4000 employees across 6 regions in more than 125 countries. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews. You will enjoy 25 days’ annual leave, additional flexible bank holidays, and flexible, agile and hybrid working that enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours and balance professional and personal life.