Location
Leeds
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/03/2026
Closing date
06/04/2026
Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer
Leeds
£38,000 - £45,000 + benefits
An expanding, employee-owned engineering and environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to strengthen its Leeds-based team. This role offers the chance to play a key part in delivering complex land quality and ground investigation projects across the UK while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the continued growth of the geoenvironmental division.
Benefits Package for Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer role:
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Salary £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
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Performance-related bonus scheme
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
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Company pension scheme
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Structured professional development and support toward chartership
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Regular social events and team activities
Key Responsibilities
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The Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer will be leading the planning and execution of ground investigation and land quality assessments
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Managing site works, including supervising drilling contractors and overseeing health and safety compliance
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Preparing and reviewing Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Ground Investigation reports
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Producing interpretative reports, risk assessments and remediation strategies
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Designing and implementing groundwater and ground gas monitoring programmes
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Liaising with clients, regulators and project stakeholders throughout project delivery
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Assisting with project management, cost control and programme coordination
Candidate Requirements
Applicants for this Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer position should demonstrate:
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A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
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Relevant industry experience within contaminated land or ground investigation consultancy
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Strong technical report writing and data interpretation skills
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A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required
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Eligibility to work in the UK without restriction
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Ideally based in or able to commute to the Leeds area
This position would suit an experienced geoenvironmental professional seeking a senior role with greater technical responsibility, leadership opportunities, and involvement in complex multidisciplinary projects within a collaborative consultancy environment.
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