Senior Remediation Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Annual leave entitlement

Company pension

Professional accreditation support

Exposure to diverse projects

Career progression opportunities

Friendly working environment

Performance reviews

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Remediation Engineer to lead remediation projects across the North West. You will design, manage, and deliver schemes while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining compliance with environmental standards.

The role offers a competitive salary (£45,000–£60,000 dependent on experience), generous benefits, and potential hybrid working arrangements within the UK. A proactive approach to professional development and chartership is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Remediation Engineer or in a similar remediation-focused role.
• Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and remediation best practice.
• Experience developing remediation strategies and overseeing remediation works.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering remediation projects from inception through to completion.
• Developing remediation strategies and remedial design solutions for contaminated land sites.
• Overseeing remediation contractors and site-based activities.
• Undertaking site assessments and interpreting environmental and geological data.
• Preparing technical reports, remediation verification reports, and risk assessments.
• Liaising with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and consultants.
• Managing project budgets, programmes, and resource allocation.
• Ensuring compliance with current environmental legislation and health and safety standards.
• Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Senior remediation experience

Project management

Leadership

Client-facing

Report writing

Education

Environmental Science

Geology

Engineering Geology

Environmental Engineering

Related discipline

Job description

Senior Remediation Engineer

Location: North West

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an experienced Senior Remediation Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Remediation Engineer to join a highly respected environmental restoration and contaminated land consultancy operating across the North West. The company delivers a wide range of remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and environmental improvement projects throughout the UK.

As a Senior Remediation Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, management, and delivery of remediation schemes, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex contaminated land challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Remediation Engineer to join a growing organisation that is committed to technical excellence, professional development, and long-term career progression in the North West.

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
• Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of remediation and environmental projects
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment
• Clear opportunities for progression within the North West team

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering remediation projects from inception through to completion
• Developing remediation strategies and remedial design solutions for contaminated land sites
• Overseeing remediation contractors and site-based activities
• Undertaking site assessments and interpreting environmental and geological data
• Preparing technical reports, remediation verification reports, and risk assessments
• Liaising with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and consultants
• Managing project budgets, programmes, and resource allocation
• Ensuring compliance with current environmental legislation and health and safety standards
• Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working as a Senior Remediation Engineer or within a similar remediation-focused role
• Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and remediation best practice
• Experience developing remediation strategies and overseeing remediation works
• 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.