Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
12/05/2026
Closing date
02/06/2026
Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant
Manchester
£40,000 - £50,000
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of brownfield redevelopment, contaminated land and ground investigation projects across the North West and throughout the UK.
The successful candidate will join a growing and collaborative geo team with a strong project pipeline spanning residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure developments. This position offers excellent career progression, project ownership and the opportunity to mentor junior staff within a supportive environment.
The Role
* Managing and delivering geoenvironmental and contaminated land projects from tender stage through to completion
* Designing and supervising ground investigations
* Producing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Ground Investigation Reports and Remediation Strategies
* Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
* Liaising with clients, contractors and regulators
* Managing project budgets and timelines
* Mentoring and supporting junior consultants and graduates
* Assisting with business development and client relationship management
Requirements
* Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject
* Previous consultancy experience within contaminated land and geoenvironmental engineering
* Strong reporting and project management skills
* Experience supervising site investigations and contractors
* Good understanding of current UK contaminated land guidance and legislation
* Full UK driving licence
* Chartered status or working towards chartership would be advantageous
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Clear progression pathway into Principal level roles
* Professional membership support and chartership mentoring
* Generous holiday allowance
* Pension and additional lifestyle benefits
* Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration and infrastructure schemes across the UK