Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

As a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant in London, you will support a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering team delivering contaminated land and brownfield redevelopment projects across the UK. You will manage complex site investigations, oversee land risk assessments, and provide expert guidance to clients and junior staff. This role offers growth through accreditation support, a collaborative culture, and exposure to a diverse project portfolio. You shape sound solutions that balance regulatory compliance with practical field delivery.

Pay / Benefits

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex site investigations
  • Oversee contaminated land risk assessments
  • Provide technical guidance to clients and junior team members
  • Lead and coordinate project activities across multiple sites
  • Prepare and review technical reports and interpretations
  • Maintain strong client-facing communication and project timelines

Key requirements

  • Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo-Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
  • 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
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Right to work in the UK
  • communication
  • leadership
  • client-facing
  • contaminated land legislation
  • site investigations
  • risk assessments

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Posted: October 17th, 2026