Senior Engineering Geologist

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join a thriving consultancy, offering the chance to play a key role in managing and expanding geotechnical operations. With a focus on projects across the North of England and occasionally nationwide, this role is ideal for a motivated and enthusiastic professional looking to take their career to the next level.
 
Role Overview
As a Senior Engineering Geologist, you will work within a dynamic team of Geo-environmental and Engineering Geologists. Responsibilities will include producing technical reports, such as Geo-environmental Desk Studies, Site Investigation Reports, Coal Mining Risk Assessments, grouting and earthworks specifications, and responding to regulator queries. While primarily office-based, the role will require site visits, client meetings, and occasional fieldwork.
 
You will also assist the department head with day-to-day management, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to their development.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Produce high-quality reports, including Geo-environmental Desk Studies, Site Investigation Reports, and Coal Mining Risk Assessments.
·Prepare tenders, specifications for grouting and earthworks, and validation reports.
·Supervise fieldwork operations, including logging boreholes and trial pits when required.
·Consult with regulators and address technical queries.
·Manage financial aspects of projects, including preparing fee proposals.
·Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
 
Essential Criteria
·Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology.
·Proficiency in ground investigation techniques, soil/rock logging, scheduling laboratory tests, and preparing geotechnical and contamination remediation strategies.
·Excellent communication, delegation, and mentoring skills.
·Strong project and time management abilities.
·Full UK Driving Licence.
 
Desirable Skills
·Slope stability assessment.
·CLEA Risk Assessment.
·Groundwater DQRA expertise.
 
What's On Offer
·Competitive Salary: Up to £45,000.
·Flexible Working: Up to 2 days remote working per week (subject to agreement).
·Generous Holiday Allowance: 26 days plus 8 bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days.
·Early Friday Finish: 15:45hrs.
·Career Development: Support for professional fees and continued development.
·Benefits Package: Including pension scheme, Simply Health membership, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme, and regular social events.
·Annual Bonus Scheme.
 
This is a rare chance to join a respected consultancy offering a supportive environment, career development, and a variety of exciting projects. If you're an experienced Engineering Geologist with the ambition to excel, we'd love to hear from you.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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