Senior to Technical Director Geo-Environmental Consultants

Job Title: Senior to Technical Director Geo-Environmental Consultants
Salary: 40,000-70,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Leeds, Saltaire, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Warrington, Tadcaster, Doncaster
Type: Permanent, Hybrid

Do you have expertise in land quality assessment and environmental management? This is your opportunity to develop and lead a specialised team, delivering environmental enhancements while safeguarding properties from flood risks across the UK.

You will play a vital role in projects such as land quality assessment, management and restoration, river and coastal engineering, habitat creation, and mine water treatment schemes.

Our client is an independent, employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy. With a global presence and offices throughout the UK and Ireland, they are driven by a mission to champion sustainability and resilience to climate change. The company's employee-focused culture invests in personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to shape a rewarding and impactful career.

• Lead the design and delivery of land quality, remediation, and restoration projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-quality solutions.
• Engage confidently with clients to manage project delivery and foster business development.
• Prepare bids and proposals, ensuring a commercially astute approach.
• Mentor junior team members, paving the way for team leadership opportunities.

Essential Attributes:

• Degree in geology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field.
• Chartered membership (or willingness to work towards) with a relevant body (e.g., Geological Society, CIWEM).
• Proven UK-based experience in land quality management, remediation, licensing, and permitting.
• Strong understanding of UK guidelines for land quality evaluation.
• Expertise in site investigation, design, and CDM regulations.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in coastal, estuarine, and riverine settings.
• Stakeholder engagement and working within a design-build environment.
• Leadership, contract management, and mentoring experience.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexibility with hybrid working arrangements.
• Dedicated professional development budget.
• Employee ownership benefits through annual profit-sharing.
• Wellbeing programmes, social activities, and community outreach opportunities.
• Commitment to sustainability, including a salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles.

This role is open to candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those returning from career breaks or transitioning industries. Part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Our client's employee-focused approach fosters career advancement. With a professional development programme and leadership pathways, you'll have the support you need to thrive in a meaningful, impactful career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.