Job Description

AF Howland Associates Limited(AFHA) is a well-established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy with two cost centres based in the South East of England. Our head office is located in Norwich, Norfolk and we have a subsidiary office in Long Melford, Suffolk. Further offices in Romford (London office) and Stamford Lincolnshire (Central office) are in progress.

From these we operate nationally on infrastructure, utilities frameworks, and small to large developments on both greenfield and brownfield projects throughout the UK. We specialise in providing the necessary data to allow the design and construction of engineering projects from the initial ground investigation through to reviewing the ground parameters for the scheme in hand. This may include the installation of high quality geotechnical and environmental instrumentation for monitoring civil engineering and infrastructure works, to include ground gas and water quality assessments.
We have a particular expertise in the trenchless construction and for assessing the consequential soil; structure interaction and for gaining regulatory authority approval for such works.

We have developed our own industry approved software(GEODASY) for geotechnical data processing and its assessment to simplify, and improve the production of report ready exploratory hole records sheets and other data charts.

AFHA joined the Celnor Group in December 2023 and benefits from the support of the Group and the interaction with other organisations under the Group umbrella.

About the Group

Celnor is a group of complementary businesses offering a broad range of inspection, testing, certification and compliance (TICC) services to commercial clients across the UK. Our member companies provide the data, consulting and the insight our customers need to manage sustainable development and compliance with environmental and occupational regulations.
Key Responsibilities


We seek a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team based in Norwich, Norfolk and new Central office near Stamford, Lincolnshire at Principal/Associate level to assist with the technical development and expansion of our geotechnical projects.

The role will be diverse, and the responsibilities associated with this position include:
Liaison with clients Tendering and all aspects of contract management Fieldwork, data analysis along with interpretative report writing Management and the development of other employees Technical development and expansion of current and new business.

You should be familiar with UK site investigation techniques and practise and be able to understand soils and rock to BS5930+A2 and be familiar with the requirements of Eurocode 7 as a basis for the preparation of geotechnical designs, including but not limited to slope stability, excavations, retaining walls and foundations. A particular experience or interest in trenchless construction systems would be an advantage and their relationship to certification in accordance with CD 622 and Network Rail procedures for under road (URX) and under track crossings (UTX). Experience of contamination assessments is required and deep understanding in forming accurate geological ground models is essential.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


Relevant qualification/experience in Geoscience, Engineering or Geo Environmental/Geotechnical related discipline. Substantial experience working at a Senior level within a Geotechnical/Environmental capacity Full UK Driving licence IT literacy (MS packages) Fluency in spoken and written English Right to work in UK A valid CSCS card (preferable but not essential) Salary and Benefits


Competitive salary - 45,000 to 60,000 dependent upon skills and experience Professional development opportunities 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Life Assurance Contributory Pension (the company will match employee contributions up to 5% of gross salary)






AF Howland Associates is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

About AFHA


As a part of Celnor Group, we offer solutions to technical and environmental challenges for customers across a range of industries and regulatory environments. Celnor invests in the growth, development, and training of all its colleagues and was founded by TICC industry expert, Simon Parrington.