Senior Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Consultant

​; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Pension contributions

CPD support

Job summary

Our client in Southampton is seeking a Senior or Engineer level Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a collaborative mid-sized consultancy. The role mixes site and office work with clear career progression.

The ideal candidate has 2–7 years' experience, strong technical capability, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. On offer are salary £30,000–£45,000, plus benefits and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years relevant industry background.
• Degree (2:1 or above) in geology, environmental science, geotechnical/civil engineering, physical geography, etc.
• Full UK driving licence (manual).
• Postgraduate degree or Chartered Status are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground investigations and manage schemes with junior staff.
• Produce project fee proposals and tenders.
• Develop client relationships and manage project finances.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Team player

Education

2:1 degree in a relevant subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Holebase

Surfer

Geo5

Job description

| SOUTHAMPTON |

Senior or Engineer Level Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Engineer: Your next career step with a respected and collaborative Mid-Sized Geo-Environmental Consultancy. This role is based in Southampton.

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Overview

Our client is an established consultancy providing geo-environmental and geotechnical services across a broad range of sectors and project stages.

They are looking for an ambitious and committed engineer to join their experienced team, delivering geo-environmental and geotechnical expertise to a range of clients and interesting projects. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 7 years' relevant industry experience, strong technical capability, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy that values collaboration and professional development, offering a mix of site and office-based activities, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• High familiarity with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry, helping to spread knowledge to junior staff (Senior)
• Implementing and maintaining health and safety standards business-wide
• Conducting ground investigations involving various techniques, taking on the role of Project Manager for various schemes and delegating work to junior staff (Senior)
• Producing project fee proposals and tenders (Senior)
• Understanding commercial aspects of business and taking responsibility for project finances, with potential responsibility for invoicing projects (Senior)
• Developing client relationships
• Checking and approving the work of junior staff including health and safety documentation, drawings, logs, calculations, factual and interpretive reports
• Helping to produce guides, template masters, identify and develop tools to improve quality and efficiency
• Mentoring junior staff
• Interpretive reports including Phase I/II geo-environmental assessments, qualitative and generic quantitative risk assessments, ground gas assessments, and geotechnical assessments
• Bespoke and complex technical assessments
• Preparing outlines and detailed remediation strategies with knowledge of a range of remediation techniques
• Undertaking remediation verification and reporting
• Managing earthworks and materials/waste management including knowledge of MMPs under the CL:AIRE DoWCoP
• Applying detailed knowledge of soil mechanics, determining characteristic values and calculation of foundation bearing capacities (shallow and deep foundations) and settlements
• Liaising and negotiating with regulators
• Complying with and assisting with updating/producing of internal policies and procedures within ISO standards

Requirements

Essential

• Approximately 2-7years relevant industry background
• Degree (2:1 or above) in relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography etc.)
• Excellent IT skills and highly competent with MS Office
• Excellent problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to adapt, finding quick, innovative and practical solutions
• A strong and exemplary work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree or Masters in relevant subject
• Chartered Status
• Background with software packages such as AutoCAD, Holebase, Surfer, Geo5 etc.

On offer

• Salary £30,000 – £45,000
• Optional every second Friday off (extra ~26 days annually)
• Hybrid work when on optional 2FF working pattern (working slightly extended hours across the fortnight and you take every second Friday off).
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Twice-yearly salary reviews and profit share scheme
• Enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
• £2,000 chartership bonus and full CPD/professional fees
• Overnight stay allowance + expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme and family-friendly policies
• Laptop, phone, company vehicles, and branded workwear
• Cycle-to-work scheme, referral bonus, and occasional home working

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