Job Description

| ST HELENS |

Senior/Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer: make a real difference, enjoy autonomy and career progression at this SME Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in St Helens.

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Overview

Our client is an established civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancy based in St Helens providing land contamination management services to private and public sector clients in the residential, commercial and industrial property sectors.
They are seeking Senior/Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer to play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of a diverse range of technically interesting projects for the full lifecycle. The role offers high autonomy and responsibility. Working closely with the Director as his right hand, you will take ownership of active projects, manage clients and regulators, oversee financials, and act as a key decision?maker within the team.

The business has grown steadily over the last 15 years and developed a reputation for reliability, quality, and professionalism. You'll be joining at a pivotal stage as the business scales, and your influence will directly shape processes, standards, and team culture.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects Oversee financial performance and project profitability Contribute to business development and process improvement Management of site investigations Supervision of field work including soil logging and environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling and ground gas monitoring Data collation, review and interpretation Preparation and review of technical reports including desk studies, ground investigation reports and remediation options appraisals and verification reports. Site investigation design Act as primary client contact, manage regulator interactions, and development of client relationships Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards Support to early careers professionals UK?wide travel for short?duration site visits with occasional overnight stays (approximately twice per month)

Requirements

Relevant technical degree e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science 5+ years' geoenvironmental or geotechnical background Working towards / be prepared to work towards Chartership / Professional Qualification (e.g. QP) with a relevant institution Knowledge of the requirements for planning, designing and management of site investigations Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations Understanding of the land contamination regime within the UK and the risk-based approach to the assessment of land contamination Report writing including presenting complex technical information in a concise and accurate manner Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable Of different regulatory regimes, e.g. development planning consenting (TCPA and DCO), environmental permitting, due diligence, nuclear site end states and GRR, environmental impact assessment Of specialist technical areas, e.g. quantitative risk assessment, waste/material management, radiological characterisation, hydrogeology, remediation Are confident managing projects, clients, and financials Are proactive, self-motivated, and commercially aware, enjoying autonomy and decision?making A full UK driving licence is required

On offer

Salary 40,000 - 55,000 22 days Annual Leave with office closure on top between Christmas and New Year (3 days) High autonomy and full lifecycle exposure Supportive and friendly work environment Professional development and support toward Chartership. Varied and technically interesting work No regular weekend work Pension contribution 30 inconvenience allowance for long days, heavy travel, or overnight stays Sage Benefits club membership which offers discounts etc.
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To apply for the position of

Senior/Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).


Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.


All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.


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