Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Medical Cover

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join its expanding environmental and engineering practice across the UK. The role involves managing site investigations, interpreting environmental data, and delivering detailed reports to support project delivery.

The role combines office-based reporting and project management with regular fieldwork across the UK, including travel across the Midlands and South West.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' UK geo-environmental consultancy experience.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology or Geoscience.
• Experience supervising site investigations and interpreting environmental data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver geo-environmental projects including site investigation, sampling, risk assessment and remediation support.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, laboratories and internal colleagues; coordinate site works and reporting.
• Prepare Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 geo-environmental reports; review laboratory data and update conceptual site models.
• Provide clear, practical recommendations and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Mentor junior team members and support project planning and commercial delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to high technical standards.

Skills

Site investigations

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Engineering Geology/Geoscience

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join a successful and expanding environmental and engineering consultancy at an exciting stage of its growth. The business is continuing to grow its regional presence, has recently opened a new office in Guildford and is expanding its team to support a strong and growing pipeline of environmental, geotechnical and regeneration projects across the UK. Recent internal promotions also reflect a business that is investing in its people and creating genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

About the Consultancy The employer is an established environmental and engineering consultancy delivering practical advice across contaminated land, geo-environmental assessment, geotechnical engineering, materials management and environmental risk. The consultancy supports clients across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and development-led projects, helping them understand ground conditions, manage environmental risk and deliver projects efficiently. The business offers a supportive and flexible working culture, with a strong focus on technical quality, professional development and practical project delivery.

About the Role

This position would suit a geo-environmental professional with a minimum of five years’ UK consultancy experience who is confident managing site investigations, interpreting environmental data, preparing detailed reports and supporting project delivery from start to finish.

The Role As Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will manage and deliver geo-environmental projects involving site investigation, environmental sampling, risk assessment, reporting and remediation support. You will work both independently and as part of a project team, liaising with clients, subcontractors, laboratories and internal colleagues. The role will include office-based reporting and project management, together with regular site work across the UK. Travel will be expected, particularly across the Midlands and South West.

Responsibilities

Site Investigation and Fieldwork

• Organise and supervise intrusive ground investigations
• Carry out site walkovers and environmental site assessments
• Supervise trial pitting, window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling
• Undertake soil, groundwater, surface water and ground-gas monitoring
• Collect soil, groundwater and gas samples for laboratory analysis
• Prepare accurate field records, logs and monitoring data
• Coordinate subcontractors, drilling teams and laboratories
• Ensure site works are completed safely and in line with project requirements

Environmental Assessment and Reporting

• Prepare Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments
• Prepare Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment reports
• Review and interpret laboratory data
• Develop and update conceptual site models
• Identify contamination risks, data gaps and further investigation requirements
• Contribute to human health and controlled waters risk assessments
• Prepare factual and interpretative reports
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused recommendations

Remediation and Materials Management

• Support the development of remediation strategies
• Assist with verification and validation reporting
• Provide technical input on soil re-use and materials management
• Support waste classification and disposal advice where required
• Liaise with contractors and project teams during remediation works
• Help clients manage environmental risks in a practical and cost-effective way

Project Delivery

• Manage assigned projects from instruction through to completion
• Prepare project scopes, programmes and delivery plans
• Monitor project progress, budgets and deadlines
• Coordinate site works, reporting and technical deliverables
• Support senior colleagues with project planning and commercial delivery
• Manage client expectations and maintain clear communication
• Deliver work to a high technical and quality standard

Client and Team Liaison

• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators and project stakeholders
• Attend project meetings and provide technical updates
• Work closely with project managers and technical colleagues
• Mentor and support junior team members where required
• Contribute to a collaborative and technically strong team culture
• Help maintain positive client relationships through reliable delivery

About You

We are looking for a capable and motivated geo-environmental professional with strong UK consultancy experience. You should be confident supervising site investigations, interpreting data, preparing technical reports and managing project responsibilities. You will need to be organised, commercially aware and comfortable working across multiple projects. A willingness to travel regularly across the UK will be essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' UK geo-environmental consultancy experience
• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline

Required Skills

• Strong experience supervising site investigations
• Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 geo-environmental reports
• Good understanding of contaminated land assessment
• Ability to develop conceptual site models
• Experience interpreting soil, groundwater, gas and laboratory data

Preferred Skills

• Experience preparing remediation strategies
• Experience preparing validation or verification reports
• Knowledge of materials management and waste classification
• Familiarity with CL:AIRE, DoWCoP and contaminated land guidance
• Experience mentoring junior consultants
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Working towards Chartered status
• Experience preparing fee proposals or supporting tenders

Pay range and compensation package

• Minimum 33 days’ paid leave per year, including public holidays
• Pension contributions
• Life Insurance
• Medical Cover
• Flexible and hybrid working (remote working is available).
• Training and support towards professional qualifications