Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Geoscience Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Geoscience Ireland is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to manage ground investigations and data analysis for diverse projects, such as energy and infrastructure. This full-time position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive healthcare

Pension and life insurance

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience logging soils and rocks per UK standards.
• MSc or relevant industry experience advantageous.
• Valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ground investigation activities, potentially working away from home.
• Conduct land contamination and ground engineering desk studies.
• Coordinate site activities with clients and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Commitment

Report writing

Education

BSc in Geology

Engineering Geology

Environmental Geology

Science

Job description

Job Details: Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Full details of the job.

Job Title: Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Vacancy No: VN5108

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious Ground Investigation Engineer/Geologist/Engineering Geologist/Geo-environmental Engineer/Environmental Scientist to join our Ground Engineering Team in Leeds. In this role, you will manage bids, projects, fieldwork, and data, leading the preparation of reports to advise clients.

The Land Quality team undertakes site assessments and investigations for diverse clients across sectors such as energy, property development, infrastructure, mining, local authorities, and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ground investigation activities, potentially working away from home for extended periods.
• Conduct land contamination, mining/geology, and ground engineering desk studies.
• Supervise site works, including soil and rock logging according to UK standards.
• Perform site monitoring activities like groundwater and gas sampling.
• Assist with site investigation design and reporting.
• Specify and supervise in-situ testing and sampling per UK specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors during site activities.
• Assist in preparing contract documentation and managing contracts.
• Assess and analyze geotechnical and geo-environmental data.

About Us

SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions with over 4,000 employees across 125 countries. We promote a collaborative, supportive environment that fosters professional development.

Our benefits include competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare, pension, travel and life insurance, a structured career framework, flexible and hybrid working options, and generous leave policies.

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals from graduate to senior levels, capable of working independently and in teams. Essential qualities include strong communication, organization, flexibility, and commitment. Requirements:

• BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology, or Science (MSc or industry experience advantageous)
• Experience logging soils and rocks per UK standards
• Valid UK driving license
• Report writing and software skills

Our Commitment to Diversity

SLR is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups, and provide support for those with special needs or disabilities during recruitment.