We are seeking a Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental Engineer to provide technical leadership and project oversight across geo-environmental commissions, supporting delivery teams across multiple offices where required. The Principal/Associate role will flex depending on your experience and functional strengths, but will typically combine project management, technical review, team leadership, business development, and commercial responsibility (including invoicing).
A key expectation of the role is to contribute to the technical development of the wider team, including delivering CPD sessions.
Key responsibilities
1) Project management (end-to-end delivery)
- Manage projects from inception through to completion, taking responsibility for:
- Technical scope, programme, quality, and deliverables
- Commercial control, including budget tracking and invoicing
- Appropriate management of project risks and issues as they arise
- Oversee and coordinate inputs from internal teams and external suppliers/subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery.
- Ensure work is planned and delivered in line with agreed scope, timescales, and client expectations.
2) Technical leadership and assurance
- Provide technical guidance and leadership on geo-environmental works, including:
- Overseeing/managing site investigations and associated fieldwork
- Managing technical assessments and supporting the development of robust technical outputs
- Review, challenge, and sign off (as appropriate) technical reports to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with agreed standards.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing best practice and lessons learned across the team.
3) Team leadership and staff management (as appropriate)
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior to mid-level staff, providing:
- Day-to-day technical support and coaching
- Structured development guidance and feedback
- Contribute to team capability building by delivering CPD sessions to the wider business.
4) Business development and client relationship management
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a point of contact for existing accounts.
- Support growth through:
- Drafting and reviewing proposals
- Contributing to tender submissions
- Identifying new project opportunities and supporting the conversion of leads into work
5) Financial management and commercial responsibilities
- Manage project budgets and ensure appropriate financial reporting.
- Take responsibility for commercial performance of projects, including:
- Fee tracking and cost control
- Timely and accurate invoicing
6) Stakeholder liaison
- Liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, including:
- Clients and client representatives
- Regulatory bodies (as applicable)
- Subcontractors and specialist suppliers
- Internal stakeholders across offices/project teams
7) Health, safety and compliance
- Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies.
- Manage site-specific health and safety planning, ensuring appropriate documentation and controls are in place.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across project teams and site activities.
Required qualifications and experience
Education
- Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
Experience
- Proven experience across site investigation, assessment, and remediation for a variety of project types.
- Significant post-graduate experience is required, with evidence of managing/overseeing workstreams and delivering projects to time and budget.
Professional status
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is preferred.
Skills and attributes
- Strong project management capability, including technical, safety, and commercial aspects.
- Demonstrable financial management experience (budget control and invoicing).
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop others.