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Posted 22 July, 2026

Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant\n

Location: ManchesterSalary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

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An established environmental and engineering consultancy is looking to recruit a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant to join its growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide variety of brownfield redevelopment, infrastructure and industrial projects while taking on greater responsibility in project delivery, mentoring junior staff and client management.

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You'll be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary team with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities to progress into more senior technical and project management positions.

The Role\n

As a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

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  • Managing contaminated land and geoenvironmental projects from inception through to completion.
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  • Designing, supervising and interpreting ground investigations.
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  • Producing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Interpretative Reports and Remediation Strategies.
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  • Completing generic and detailed quantitative risk assessments.
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  • Liaising with regulators, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
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  • Managing project programmes, budgets and resource allocation.
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  • Mentoring and supporting junior consultants.
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  • Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
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Requirements\n
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  • Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
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  • Several years' UK consultancy experience in geoenvironmental or contaminated land.
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  • Strong report writing and technical interpretation skills.
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  • Experience managing projects and clients.
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  • Knowledge of current UK contaminated land guidance and legislation.
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  • Full UK driving licence.
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Benefits\n
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  • Competitive salary with annual reviews.
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  • Hybrid and flexible working.
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  • Clear career progression into Principal level.
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  • Support towards Chartership and professional development.
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  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
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  • Company pension.
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  • Professional membership fees paid.
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  • Regular training and development opportunities.
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  • Varied project portfolio across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant looking to take the next step in their career with a forward-thinking consultancy that values technical excellence, professional development and long-term career progression.

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