Senior Geo-environmental Consultant

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience) Are you an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has become available to join a leading environmental and engineering consultancy in Manchester, delivering a wide range of contaminated land, geo-environmental, and brownfield redevelopment projects across the UK. As a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will play a key role in managing complex site investigations, overseeing contaminated land assessments, and providing technical guidance to clients and junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking consultancy that places a strong emphasis on professional development, technical excellence, and long-term career progression in Manchester. What's on Offer Competitive salary package Annual performance reviews and structured career development Generous annual leave entitlement Company pension scheme Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging projects Support towards professional accreditation and chartership Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team environment Clear opportunities for progression within the Manchester officeKey Responsibilities Managing and delivering geo-environmental and contaminated land projects from inception to completion Planning, supervising, and coordinating intrusive site investigations Undertaking contaminated land risk assessments and remediation strategies Interpreting geological, geotechnical, and environmental data Preparing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports, and technical interpretative reports Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams Mentoring and supporting junior consultants and engineers Managing project budgets, programmes, and resource allocation Ensuring compliance with current environmental legislation and health and safety standards Supporting business development activities and client relationship managementWhat We're Looking For Proven experience working as a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant or in a similar geo-environmental role Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo-Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and UK regulatory frameworks Experience managing site investigations and contaminated land risk assessments Excellent report writing and technical interpretation skills Strong project management and client-facing experience Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively Excellent communication and leadership skills Full UK driving licence Right to work in the UK Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position