Senior Geotechnical Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Hybrid work arrangements

Career development & reviews

Professional accreditation support

Leave entitlement

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers in London is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to lead complex site investigations and contaminated land assessments. You will guide clients and junior staff, ensuring high-quality delivery across a diverse UK portfolio.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements, strong career progression, and support toward professional accreditation. Relevant UK regulatory knowledge and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant or similar geo-environmental role.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo-Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Understanding of contaminated land legislation and UK regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supervising site investigations and contaminated land risk assessments.
• Excellent report writing and technical interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex site investigations and contaminated land assessments.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and junior team members.
• Oversee project delivery and client-facing communications.
• Support career development and professional accreditation efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Report writing

Client-facing

Communication

Education

Environmental Science/Geology/Engineering Geology degree

Job description

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Location: London

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has become available to join a leading environmental and engineering consultancy in London, delivering a wide range of contaminated land, geo-environmental, and brownfield redevelopment projects across the UK. As a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will play a key role in managing complex site investigations, overseeing contaminated land assessments, and providing technical guidance to clients and junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking consultancy that places a strong emphasis on professional development, technical excellence, and long-term career progression in London

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Annual performance reviews and structured career development
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging projects
• Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Clear opportunities for progression within the London office

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience working as a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant or in a similar geo-environmental role
• Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo-Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and UK regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing site investigations and contaminated land risk assessments
• Excellent report writing and technical interpretation skills
• Strong project management and client-facing experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

This is a permanent role.