Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
08/06/2026
Closing date
29/06/2026
Senior Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits (DOE)
A well-established geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineer to join its growing Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of a wide range of ground investigation and contaminated land projects across the commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from tender stage through to completion, mentoring junior staff, and providing technical expertise across both geotechnical and geoenvironmental disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing and delivering geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects throughout the UK.
* Designing, supervising and managing ground investigations.
* Undertaking geotechnical assessments including foundation recommendations, slope stability and earthworks assessments.
* Completing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations and contamination risk assessments.
* Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative reports.
* Managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships.
* Liaising with contractors, clients and regulatory authorities.
* Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and engineering geologists.
* Assisting with business development and tender preparation.
Requirements:
* Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years' experience within a geotechnical or geoenvironmental consultancy.
* Strong knowledge of UK ground investigation practices and contaminated land legislation.
* Experience supervising site investigations and managing projects.
* Excellent report writing and client-facing skills.
* Working knowledge of relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.
* Chartered status or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
* Clear pathway to Principal Engineer level.
* Hybrid working opportunities.
* Company pension and private healthcare.
* Professional membership fees paid.
* Ongoing training and support towards chartership.
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects across the UK.
This position would suit an ambitious engineer looking to take the next step in their career with a growing consultancy that offers genuine progression, technical development and the opportunity to influence the future growth of the business.