Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Pension

Life assurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to lead projects from initial investigation to reporting. You will manage Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 investigations, and supervise site work.

The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000–£44,000, flexible/hybrid working, generous leave and pension, life assurance, and ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate has a Geology or Environmental Science degree, experience in geoenvironmental consultancy,

Qualifications

• Geology or Environmental Science degree required.
• Proven geoenvironmental consultancy and contaminated land experience.
• Strong report writing and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and client facing abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 ground investigations.
• Supervising site investigations, soil logging, groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
• Assessing contaminated land risks and interpreting laboratory results.
• Preparing high-quality factual and interpretive technical reports.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members while contributing to business development.

Skills

Report writing

Project management

Client communication

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Education

Geology or Environmental Science degree

Job description

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: Bristol

Competitive Salary: £38,000 – £44,000

Are you an experienced geoenvironmental professional looking for your next career move? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy delivering sustainable solutions across the UK and providing specialist ground investigation, contaminated land assessment, geotechnical and environmental consultancy services.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary (£38,000 – £44,000) dependent on experience.

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.

• Life assurance and flexible benefits, including options to purchase additional annual leave.

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.

As a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer, you’ll take ownership of varied projects from initial investigation through to reporting and delivery. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 ground investigations.

• Supervising site investigations, soil logging, groundwater and ground gas monitoring.

• Assessing contaminated land risks and interpreting laboratory results.

• Preparing high-quality factual and interpretive technical reports.

• Managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships.

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members while contributing to business development.

Requirements – Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science or a relevant discipline.

• Proven experience in geoenvironmental consultancy and contaminated land assessment.

• Strong technical report-writing and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

• A full UK driving licence.

• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

• To live in or near Bristol, within commuting distance of the office.