Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead complex site investigations and oversee contaminated land assessments within a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy. You will provide technical guidance to clients and junior colleagues, shaping robust solutions across the UK’s brownfield redevelopment projects. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact environmental outcomes and support professional accreditation. This is a hands-on senior position with a clear focus on delivery, leadership, and client partnership.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • annual performance reviews and career development
  • generous annual leave
  • company pension scheme
  • flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects

Responsibilities

  • manage complex site investigations
  • oversee contaminated land assessments
  • provide technical guidance to clients and junior team members
  • lead report writing and interpretation of results
  • drive multiple projects and deadlines
  • maintain client-facing communications and project updates

Key requirements

  • proven experience as a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant or similar
  • degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo-Environmental Engineering or related field
  • strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and UK regulatory frameworks
  • experience managing site investigations and contaminated land risk assessments
  • excellent report writing and technical interpretation skills
  • strong project management and client-facing experience
  • full UK driving licence
  • right to work in the UK
  • excellent communication
  • leadership
  • team collaboration
  • knowledge of UK contaminated land regulations
  • site investigations
  • contaminated land risk assessments

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Posted: October 1st, 2026