Posted 07 August, 2026
Geo-Environmental Engineer
Matchtech
DH1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Our client, a well-established environmental and ground engineering consultancy, is currently seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their team in Durham. This permanent role offers a balanced mix of site-based investigations and office-based reporting, providing exposure to the full project lifecycle from investigation through to remediation and validation. Key Responsibilities: Site-based duties will include: Conducting intrusive ground investigations, including boreholes and trial pits to determine ground conditions Recovering samples for laboratory geotechnical testing and ground contamination screening Undertaking soakaway testing Office-based duties will include: Producing Phase 1 Desk Top Studies Creating Coal Mining Risk Assessments Writing Phase 2 Ground Investigation Reports, including ground contamination risk assessments Preparing Remediation Strategies Compiling Validation Reports Drawing up and presenting site data, such as borehole and trial pit logs Scheduling laboratory testing of recovered samples Job Requirements: Experience in a geo-environmental, contaminated land, or ground investigation role Comfortable working on site and contributing to technical reporting Strong written communication skills and attention to detail for reporting deliverables Benefits: Competitive salary Exposure to a variety of interesting and challenging projects Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Comprehensive employee benefits package If you have a background in geology and are looking for a new opportunity to further your career, we would love to hear from you
