Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant

Overview

Job Title: Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant.
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000.
Location: London.

An exciting new opportunity for a Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant has opened in London. If you are looking to lead high-value commercial and infrastructure projects while managing and developing a team of contaminated land specialists, this role could be for you.

You will be joining a well-established geotechnical and environmental consultancy with a strong presence across London and the South East. The company is known for delivering complex ground investigation and contaminated land projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors.

The successful Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant will take a senior role in leading and delivering a wide range of geo-environmental projects. You will act as a technical authority, oversee project delivery, and play a key role in expanding the consultancy’s contaminated land and ground investigation capability in the region.

Your role will involve Phase 1 desk studies, detailed interpretative reporting, DQRA’s, project management, technical review and sign-off, site oversight, and direct client engagement.

If you are looking for a varied, senior-level role combining technical leadership, commercial responsibility, and strategic input, this position offers an excellent opportunity. From office to site, you will be involved in all stages of project delivery. The company actively promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and supports leadership at all levels. You will have the opportunity to mentor others, influence technical standards, and be supported towards continued professional development and chartership (if not already achieved).

• Lead and deliver a wide range of geo-environmental projects; act as technical authority
• Oversee project delivery and contribute to expanding contaminated land and ground investigation capability in the region
• Conduct Phase 1 desk studies and prepare detailed interpretative reports
• Prepare DQRA’s, manage projects, and provide technical review and sign-off
• Site oversight and direct engagement with clients
• Mentor colleagues and support development of the team

• Relevant degree / technical background
• Extensive geo-environmental / contaminated land experience
• Proven experience leading and managing projects
• Strong interpretative report writing and review skills
• Live within a commutable distance of the London office
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Clear progression to Associate level and beyond

If you are interested in applying for the position of Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant in London, please reach out to Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment.