Location
Warrington
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
19/01/2026
Closing date
09/02/2026
Job title: Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer
Location: Warrington
Salary: £45,000
A well-established brownfield development contractor and consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer in Warrington to take ownership of site-based delivery across a range of remediation and earthworks schemes.
You'll be regularly present on site, providing practical direction to site teams, identifying risks early, and working with Contracts Managers and Technical staff to resolve issues efficiently. Once works are complete, you'll pull together validation reports using testing data and as-built records.
The role will involve:
* Checking that works on site are being carried out in line with drawings, specs, and agreed strategies
* Tracking progress against the programme and raising any concerns early
* Carrying out and overseeing in-situ and laboratory testing, sampling, and monitoring
* Keeping accurate site records, including diaries, photos, and as-built information
* Identifying poor workmanship or materials and agreeing remedial actions with senior staff
* Monitoring health and safety standards on site
* Overseeing remedial works when needed
* Coordinating geotechnical and chemical testing, environmental monitoring, and survey works
* Working to Highways England Specification for Highway Works, particularly Series 600 (Earthworks)
* Preparing clear, concise validation and verification reports
* Supporting communication with regulators throughout the project
* Escalating unexpected ground conditions where they fall outside agreed strategy or experience
* Mentoring junior engineers and supporting technical improvements within the business
Essential Criteria
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to work away from home when projects require it
* relevant degree or technical background in geoenvironmental, geotechnical, or civil engineering
* Live within a commutable distance from Warrington office
Company benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company vehicle or car allowance
* Clear progression and development opportunities
* Long-term project pipeline