Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer
Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd · Little Town, Cheshire, United Kingdom
FULL TIME
Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join a successful and expanding environmental and engineering consultancy at an exciting stage of its growth.
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
The business is continuing to grow its regional presence, has recently opened a new office in Guildford and is expanding its team to support a strong and growing pipeline of environmental, geotechnical and regeneration projects across the UK. Recent internal promotions also reflect a business that is investing in its people and creating genuine opportunities for long-term progression.
This position would suit a geo-environmental professional with a minimum of five years' UK consultancy experience who is confident managing site investigations, interpreting environmental data, preparing detailed reports and supporting project delivery from start to finish.
About the Consultancy
The employer is an established environmental and engineering consultancy delivering practical advice across contaminated land, geo-environmental assessment, geotechnical engineering, materials management and environmental risk.
The consultancy supports clients across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and development-led projects, helping them understand ground conditions, manage environmental risk and deliver projects efficiently.
The business offers a supportive and flexible working culture, with a strong focus on technical quality, professional development and practical project delivery.
The Role
As Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will manage and deliver geo-environmental projects involving site investigation, environmental sampling, risk assessment, reporting and remediation support.
You will work both independently and as part of a project team, liaising with clients, subcontractors, laboratories and internal colleagues.
The role will include office-based reporting and project management, together with regular site work across the UK. Travel will be expected, particularly across the Midlands and South West.
Key ResponsibilitiesSite Investigation and Fieldwork
Organise and supervise intrusive ground investigations
Carry out site walkovers and environmental site assessments
Supervise trial pitting, window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling
Undertake soil, groundwater, surface water and ground-gas monitoring
Collect soil, groundwater and gas samples for laboratory analysis
Prepare accurate field records, logs and monitoring data
Coordinate subcontractors, drilling teams and laboratories
Ensure site works are completed safely and in line with project requirements
Environmental Assessment and Reporting
Prepare Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments
Prepare Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment reports
Review and interpret laboratory data
Develop and update conceptual site models
Identify contamination risks, data gaps and further investigation requirements
Contribute to human health and controlled waters risk assessments
Prepare factual and interpretative reports
Provide clear, practical and commercially focused recommendations
Remediation and Materials Management
Support the development of remediation strategies
Assist with verification and validation reporting
Provide technical input on soil re-use and materials management
Support waste classification and disposal advice where required
Liaise with contractors and project teams during remediation works
Help clients manage environmental risks in a practical and cost-effective way
Project Delivery
Manage assigned projects from instruction through to completion
Prepare project scopes, programmes and delivery plans
Monitor project progress, budgets and deadlines
Coordinate site works, reporting and technical deliverables
Support senior colleagues with project planning and commercial delivery
Manage client expectations and maintain clear communication
Deliver work to a high technical and quality standard
Client and Team Liaison
Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators and project stakeholders
Attend project meetings and provide technical updates
Work closely with project managers and technical colleagues
Mentor and support junior team members where required
Contribute to a collaborative and technically strong team culture
Help maintain positive client relationships through reliable delivery
About You
We are looking for a capable and motivated geo-environmental professional with strong UK consultancy experience.
You should be confident supervising site investigations, interpreting data, preparing technical reports and managing project responsibilities.
You will need to be organised, commercially aware and comfortable working across multiple projects. A willingness to travel regularly across the UK will be essential.
Essential Requirements
Minimum 5 years' UK geo-environmental consultancy experience
Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline
Strong experience supervising site investigations
Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 geo-environmental reports
Good understanding of contaminated land assessment
Ability to develop conceptual site models
Experience interpreting soil, groundwater, gas and laboratory data
Understanding of human health and controlled waters risk assessment
Experience preparing clear, accurate technical reports
Strong project delivery and organisational skills
Good commercial awareness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel regularly across the UK
Desirable Experience
Experience preparing remediation strategies
Experience preparing validation or verification reports
Knowledge of materials management and waste classification
Familiarity with CL:AIRE, DoWCoP and contaminated land guidance
Experience mentoring junior consultants
Membership of a relevant professional body
Working towards Chartered status
Experience preparing fee proposals or supporting tenders
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary,
Minimum 33 days' paid leave per year, including public holidays
Pension contributions
Remote or office with occasional site visits. xrexnqw
Flexible and hybrid working
Training and support towards professional qualifications
Cycle to Work Scheme
Medical/Health Cover
Life Insurance
Inclusion and Diversity
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and respected.
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
The business is continuing to grow its regional presence, has recently opened a new office in Guildford and is expanding its team to support a strong and growing pipeline of environmental, geotechnical and regeneration projects across the UK. Recent internal promotions also reflect a business that is investing in its people and creating genuine opportunities for long-term progression.
This position would suit a geo-environmental professional with a minimum of five years' UK consultancy experience who is confident managing site investigations, interpreting environmental data, preparing detailed reports and supporting project delivery from start to finish.
About the Consultancy
The employer is an established environmental and engineering consultancy delivering practical advice across contaminated land, geo-environmental assessment, geotechnical engineering, materials management and environmental risk.
The consultancy supports clients across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and development-led projects, helping them understand ground conditions, manage environmental risk and deliver projects efficiently.
The business offers a supportive and flexible working culture, with a strong focus on technical quality, professional development and practical project delivery.
The Role
As Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will manage and deliver geo-environmental projects involving site investigation, environmental sampling, risk assessment, reporting and remediation support.
You will work both independently and as part of a project team, liaising with clients, subcontractors, laboratories and internal colleagues.
The role will include office-based reporting and project management, together with regular site work across the UK. Travel will be expected, particularly across the Midlands and South West.
Key ResponsibilitiesSite Investigation and Fieldwork
Organise and supervise intrusive ground investigations
Carry out site walkovers and environmental site assessments
Supervise trial pitting, window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling
Undertake soil, groundwater, surface water and ground-gas monitoring
Collect soil, groundwater and gas samples for laboratory analysis
Prepare accurate field records, logs and monitoring data
Coordinate subcontractors, drilling teams and laboratories
Ensure site works are completed safely and in line with project requirements
Environmental Assessment and Reporting
Prepare Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments
Prepare Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment reports
Review and interpret laboratory data
Develop and update conceptual site models
Identify contamination risks, data gaps and further investigation requirements
Contribute to human health and controlled waters risk assessments
Prepare factual and interpretative reports
Provide clear, practical and commercially focused recommendations
Remediation and Materials Management
Support the development of remediation strategies
Assist with verification and validation reporting
Provide technical input on soil re-use and materials management
Support waste classification and disposal advice where required
Liaise with contractors and project teams during remediation works
Help clients manage environmental risks in a practical and cost-effective way
Project Delivery
Manage assigned projects from instruction through to completion
Prepare project scopes, programmes and delivery plans
Monitor project progress, budgets and deadlines
Coordinate site works, reporting and technical deliverables
Support senior colleagues with project planning and commercial delivery
Manage client expectations and maintain clear communication
Deliver work to a high technical and quality standard
Client and Team Liaison
Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators and project stakeholders
Attend project meetings and provide technical updates
Work closely with project managers and technical colleagues
Mentor and support junior team members where required
Contribute to a collaborative and technically strong team culture
Help maintain positive client relationships through reliable delivery
About You
We are looking for a capable and motivated geo-environmental professional with strong UK consultancy experience.
You should be confident supervising site investigations, interpreting data, preparing technical reports and managing project responsibilities.
You will need to be organised, commercially aware and comfortable working across multiple projects. A willingness to travel regularly across the UK will be essential.
Essential Requirements
Minimum 5 years' UK geo-environmental consultancy experience
Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline
Strong experience supervising site investigations
Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 geo-environmental reports
Good understanding of contaminated land assessment
Ability to develop conceptual site models
Experience interpreting soil, groundwater, gas and laboratory data
Understanding of human health and controlled waters risk assessment
Experience preparing clear, accurate technical reports
Strong project delivery and organisational skills
Good commercial awareness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel regularly across the UK
Desirable Experience
Experience preparing remediation strategies
Experience preparing validation or verification reports
Knowledge of materials management and waste classification
Familiarity with CL:AIRE, DoWCoP and contaminated land guidance
Experience mentoring junior consultants
Membership of a relevant professional body
Working towards Chartered status
Experience preparing fee proposals or supporting tenders
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary,
Minimum 33 days' paid leave per year, including public holidays
Pension contributions
Remote or office with occasional site visits. xrexnqw
Flexible and hybrid working
Training and support towards professional qualifications
Cycle to Work Scheme
Medical/Health Cover
Life Insurance
Inclusion and Diversity
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and respected.
Details
| Company | Bridgewater Consultancy UK Ltd |
| Location | Little Town, Cheshire, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |