Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer

Job Title: Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000

Are you a Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer with a strong background in business development?

An exciting opportunity has arisen in London for a senior geoenvironmental professional to join a well-established environmental and engineering consultancy at a strategic level. This role offers a genuine blend of technical leadership, project delivery, and business growth, with the chance to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the geoenvironmental team.

You'll be trusted to lead major projects, manage key client relationships, and actively contribute to winning new work across the London and South East market.

The role will include:

• Leading and overseeing complex geoenvironmental projects from bid stage through to delivery
• Acting as a technical authority for contaminated land and ground risk assessments
• Preparing and reviewing Phase 1, Phase 2, and remediation strategy reports
• Managing and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
• Driving business development activity, including:
  • Identifying and securing new opportunities
  • Developing and maintaining key client relationships
  • Supporting bid writing, fee proposals, and tenders
• Working closely with senior management to support regional growth

About you:

• Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in geoenvironmental / contaminated land consultancy
• Proven track record in business development and client management
• Strong technical knowledge of UK environmental legislation and guidance
• Chartered (or working towards) status preferred
• Commercially aware with excellent communication skills

What's on offer:

• Senior, influential role within a growing consultancy
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• Clear pathway to Associate / Director level
• High-profile projects across London and the South East

If you're a Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer looking for a role that combines technical leadership with real commercial influence, this could be the perfect next step.