Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer Basingstoke, Hampshire £45,000 - £50,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to join a well-established and growing environmental and geotechnical consultancy in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to work on a wide range of brownfield redevelopment and contaminated land projects across the UK, with clear progression into leadership.

The Role

As a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering technically robust and commercially aware solutions across a diverse project portfolio. You will be responsible for managing projects from initial site investigation through to remediation and verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering geoenvironmental and contaminated land projects
• Designing and overseeing ground investigations
• Interpreting geotechnical and chemical data and producing factual and interpretive reports
• Conducting Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Site Investigations
• Risk assessments (human health, groundwater, and gas)
• Designing remediation strategies and verification reporting
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development

Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in a geoenvironmental or contaminated land role
• Strong knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and guidance
• Experience with risk assessment tools (e.g., CLEA)
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, or Geological Society)
• Experience managing projects and client relationships
• Knowledge of geotechnical principles

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Continued professional development and support towards chartership
• Clear career progression pathway