Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant in Manchester, UK, offering a salary between £40,000 - £50,000. The role involves managing site investigations, conducting contaminated land assessments, and mentoring junior staff. The position emphasizes professional development, project management, and compliance with environmental legislation. The company offers a collaborative work environment and flexible working arrangements, but it is not a fully remote job.
Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Location: Manchester
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 Manchester, 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 Manchester.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary packageAnnual performance reviews and structured career developmentGenerous annual leave entitlementCompany pension schemeFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsExposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging projectsSupport towards professional accreditation and chartershipFriendly, collaborative, and supportive team environmentClear opportunities for progression within the Manchester officeKey Responsibilities

Managing and delivering geo-environmental and contaminated land projects from inception to completionPlanning, supervising, and coordinating intrusive site investigationsUndertaking contaminated land risk assessments and remediation strategiesInterpreting geological, geotechnical, and environmental dataPreparing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports, and technical interpretative reportsLiaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teamsMentoring and supporting junior consultants and engineersManaging project budgets, programmes, and resource allocationEnsuring compliance with current environmental legislation and health and safety standardsSupporting business development activities and client relationship managementWhat We're Looking For

Proven experience working as a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant or in a similar geo-environmental roleDegree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo-Environmental Engineering, or a related disciplineStrong understanding of contaminated land legislation and UK regulatory frameworksExperience managing site investigations and contaminated land risk assessmentsExcellent report writing and technical interpretation skillsStrong project management and client-facing experienceAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectivelyExcellent communication and leadership skillsFull UK driving licenceRight to work in the UK

Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position