Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental Engineer

We are seeking a Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental Engineer to provide technical leadership and project oversight across geo-environmental commissions, supporting delivery teams across multiple offices where required. The Principal/Associate role will flex depending on your experience and functional strengths, but will typically combine project management, technical review, team leadership, business development, and commercial responsibility (including invoicing).

A key expectation of the role is to contribute to the technical development of the wider team, including delivering CPD sessions.

Key responsibilities



1) Project management (end-to-end delivery)

• Manage projects from inception through to completion, taking responsibility for:
  • Technical scope, programme, quality, and deliverables
  • Commercial control, including budget tracking and invoicing
  • Appropriate management of project risks and issues as they arise
• Oversee and coordinate inputs from internal teams and external suppliers/subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Ensure work is planned and delivered in line with agreed scope, timescales, and client expectations.

2) Technical leadership and assurance

• Provide technical guidance and leadership on geo-environmental works, including:
  • Overseeing/managing site investigations and associated fieldwork
  • Managing technical assessments and supporting the development of robust technical outputs
• Review, challenge, and sign off (as appropriate) technical reports to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with agreed standards.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing best practice and lessons learned across the team.

3) Team leadership and staff management (as appropriate)

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior to mid-level staff, providing:
  • Day-to-day technical support and coaching
  • Structured development guidance and feedback
• Contribute to team capability building by delivering CPD sessions to the wider business.

4) Business development and client relationship management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a point of contact for existing accounts.
• Support growth through:
  • Drafting and reviewing proposals
  • Contributing to tender submissions
  • Identifying new project opportunities and supporting the conversion of leads into work

5) Financial management and commercial responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and ensure appropriate financial reporting.
• Take responsibility for commercial performance of projects, including:
  • Fee tracking and cost control
  • Timely and accurate invoicing

6) Stakeholder liaison

• Liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, including:
  • Clients and client representatives
  • Regulatory bodies (as applicable)
  • Subcontractors and specialist suppliers
  • Internal stakeholders across offices/project teams

7) Health, safety and compliance

• Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies.
• Manage site-specific health and safety planning, ensuring appropriate documentation and controls are in place.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across project teams and site activities.

Required qualifications and experience



Education

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering or science discipline.

Experience

• Proven experience across site investigation, assessment, and remediation for a variety of project types.
• Significant post-graduate experience is required, with evidence of managing/overseeing workstreams and delivering projects to time and budget.

Professional status

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is preferred.

Skills and attributes

• Strong project management capability, including technical, safety, and commercial aspects.
• Demonstrable financial management experience (budget control and invoicing).
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop others.

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