Senior Geotechnical/Geo-environmental Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected multi-disciplinary consultancy in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Geotechnical/Geo-environmental Engineer to join their expanding team. This role involves managing site investigations, producing comprehensive reports, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience and a relevant degree, with opportunities for career progression and involvement in impactful engineering projects across the UK. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and various benefits including life insurance and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Life insurance (2x salary)

Up to 26 days holiday

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental roles.
• Relevant degree in Geology, Geography, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in producing Phase 1 and Phase 2 site reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigations.
• Prepare coal mining risk assessments and verification reports.
• Mentor Graduate and Junior Engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Geo-environmental Engineering

Site Investigation Management

Risk Assessment

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Geology

Degree in Civil Engineering

MSc in Earth Science

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Client:

Navartis

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description

Senior Geotechnical/Geo-environmental Engineer

A respected, multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer to join their growing ground engineering team. With a broad project portfolio across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll manage and deliver a range of geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigations from inception through to reporting and client liaison.

The key responsibilities for this Senior Geotechnical/Geo-environmental Engineer are:

• Visiting sites to carry out, inspect and/or supervise trial pitting, soak-away testing, supervising borehole investigations, verification of capping etc.
• Supervising construction works which may include inspecting foundations, drilling and grouting of mine workings, earthworks or remediation of contaminated sites.
• Producing Phase 1 and Phase 2 site geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation reports.
• Preparing coal mining risk assessments, earthworks strategies, verification reports etc.
• Advising on geotechnical parameters for foundation design, slope stability, and settlement etc.
• Carrying out detailed quantitative risk assessments
• Liaising with clients, regulators, site teams, and other internal departments
• Mentoring and supporting Graduate and Junior Engineers

Experience required for this Senior Geotechnical/Geo-environmental Engineer role are:

• A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in a geotechnical or geo-environmental role
• A relevant degree in Geology, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a related Earth Science discipline (ideally MSc qualified)
• Progress toward professional membership with the Geological Society, ICE, or a similar professional body
• Experience managing site investigations and reporting to industry standards
• The ability to manage projects independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Proven experience in producing Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigation reports, providing clear and practical guidance to clients based on findings.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)

The benefits for this Senior Geotechnical/Geo-environmental Engineer role are:

• Competitive salary dependant on experience with bi-annual reviews
• Life insurance (2x salary)
• Up to 26 days holiday plus the ability to purchase 3 extra days
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events and team activities

This role offers long-term career progression and the chance to make a real impact on meaningful engineering projects across the UK.