Geo-Environmental Consultant
Location: South East England
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join a growing and forward-thinking environmental team. The role will support upcoming projects for a diverse portfolio of external clients, contributing to the delivery of high-quality environmental and ground investigation services.
You'll play a key role in helping to grow the business area and will be responsible for undertaking a range of land and ground investigation activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct site walkovers and prepare Phase I Desk Studies
- Supervise ground investigations, including trial pitting, window sampling, and cable percussion drilling
- Log samples to BS5930 standards and prepare engineers' logs using specialist software
- Carry out gas and groundwater monitoring, including sampling and validation sampling
- Prepare Certificates of Conformance (CoC) for contaminated land and geotechnical investigations
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports, including Generic Risk Assessments and Ground Investigation Reports
- Support internal project management and resourcing activities in line with experience and capability
- Implement and manage quality and safety procedures for all geo-environmental operations
- Contribute to the development and management of team members in alignment with company values and best practices
Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of the ground investigation and geo-environmental sector, including equipment, specifications, and contract procedures
- Proven experience producing geotechnical and geo-environmental interpretative reports based on factual data and test results
- Sound knowledge of UK legislation and guidance relating to contaminated land and geotechnical engineering
- SSSTS and CSCS card desirable
- Full UK driving licence required
What's on Offer
- Highly competitive annual salary
- Company vehicle or car allowance with fully expensed fuel card (covering personal and professional mileage)
- Generous company pension scheme (employer contribution up to 10%, increasing with service)
- Private healthcare for employees, partners, and dependants up to age 21
- 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays, in addition to a Christmas shutdown (not deducted from holiday allowance)
- Life insurance (4x salary) and income protection
- Discretionary annual performance bonus
- Access to a fully equipped on-site gym, with health checks and wellness sessions
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- In-house occupational health support
- Long service awards and celebratory vouchers for personal milestones (e.g., marriage, birth/adoption)
- A vibrant social calendar including family fun days, sports events, and seasonal celebrations
About the Company
This is a well-established multidisciplinary environmental consultancy offering a comprehensive range of services including environmental, energy, sustainability, and analytical solutions for clients across the South East. The team works collaboratively to deliver safe, sustainable, and innovative outcomes that exceed client expectations.