Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/08/2026
Closing date
01/09/2026
Senior Remediation Engineer
Location: North West
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Are you an experienced Senior Remediation Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Remediation Engineer to join a highly respected environmental restoration and contaminated land consultancy operating across the North West. The company delivers a wide range of remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and environmental improvement projects throughout the UK.
As a Senior Remediation Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, management, and delivery of remediation schemes, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex contaminated land challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Remediation Engineer to join a growing organisation that is committed to technical excellence, professional development, and long-term career progression in the North West.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary package
Annual performance reviews and structured career development
Generous annual leave entitlement
Company pension scheme
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of remediation and environmental projects
Friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment
Clear opportunities for progression within the North West team
Key Responsibilities
Managing and delivering remediation projects from inception through to completion
Developing remediation strategies and remedial design solutions for contaminated land sites
Overseeing remediation contractors and site-based activities
Undertaking site assessments and interpreting environmental and geological data
Preparing technical reports, remediation verification reports, and risk assessments
Liaising with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and consultants
Managing project budgets, programmes, and resource allocation
Ensuring compliance with current environmental legislation and health and safety standards
Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships
What We're Looking For
Proven experience working as a Senior Remediation Engineer or within a similar remediation-focused role
Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and remediation best practice
Experience developing remediation strategies and overseeing remediation works
Excellent report writing and technical interpretation skills
Strong project management and client-facing experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Interested in this or other roles in Remediation, Geo-Environmental Engineering, or Contaminated Land, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.