Location
Leeds
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
09/12/2025
Closing date
30/12/2025
Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer
Reference: BY94623
Location: Leeds
Salary: £27,000 - £35,000
Are you an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer in the Leeds area ready to progress into a more senior role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering contractor and lead a range of complex, high-profile projects across the North. With a strong reputation in the ground investigation sector, the company offers a supportive environment to further develop your technical expertise, broaden your professional network and take the next step in your career.
The Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer role offers:
* Competitive salary (£32,000-£45,000).
* Comprehensive benefits package and enhanced pension scheme.
* Company car and travel allowance.
* Opportunity to take technical ownership of diverse and challenging projects alongside a sociable, expert team.
* Regular client-facing responsibilities and the chance to build lasting relationships.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer role:
The successful Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer will provide technical leadership across medium and large-scale site investigations. Responsibilities include:
* Overseeing fieldwork and coordinating ground investigation activities.
* Producing high-quality technical reports.
* Managing and reviewing desktop studies, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil and rock sampling, and borehole logging.
* Supporting junior staff and ensuring project delivery to industry standards.
Requirements to be considered as a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer:
* Strong knowledge of UK site investigation techniques from geotechnical and/or geo-environmental roles.
* A relevant degree such as Geology, Environmental Engineering, or Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.
* A full UK driving licence.
* The ability to commute to the Leeds office.
* Full right to work in the UK.
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.