Geoenvironmental Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £32,000-£37,000
Are you looking to join a well-established engineering consultancy delivering practical, innovative solutions to complex projects across the built environment. With a collaborative culture and strong technical expertise, the team works across civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines to deliver high-quality results from start to finish.
About the Role:
As a Geo-environmental Engineer, you'll support site investigations from initial instruction through to reporting and recommendations across a range of projects.
The role involves analysing soil and groundwater data, carrying out risk assessments, and contributing to remediation strategies for both brownfield and greenfield sites.
Mixture of office and site work with the opportunity to progress into a senior position.
What's on Offer:
Generous pension scheme
Life insurance cover
Holiday trading scheme
Birthday leave in addition to annual holiday allowance
Healthcare cashplan covering up to 100% of costs for treatments
Private medical insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
Professional fee reimbursement for primary professional body
Support and sponsorship for professional development, including Chartership
Long service awards and recognition schemes
Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
Key Responsibilities:
Carrying out Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations in accordance with relevant standards and guidance
Planning and overseeing Phase 2 investigations, including health and safety compliance, CDM requirements, and subcontractor coordination
Managing site activities such as drilling and excavation supervision, gas and groundwater monitoring, sampling, and soil/rock logging with in-situ testing
Undertaking geotechnical analysis, including slope stability and settlement assessments
Supervising remediation and earthworks, working closely with contractors to ensure delivery in line with specifications
Coordinating soil, rock, and water sampling for laboratory testing (chemical and geotechnical)
Working across both site and office environments, with occasional travel and overnight stays as required
Producing technical reports, including interpretative assessments, earthworks specifications, remediation strategies, and validation reports
What We're Looking For:
A degree in a relevant subject and a solid understanding of geoenvironmental principles, including site investigations, risk assessment, and remediation. Ability to plan and deliver projects effectively, manage multiple priorities, and produce clear, high-quality reports. Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with clients and contractors. Experience with fieldwork and data interpretation is desirable. A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential.
If you're looking to progress your career in geoenvironmental engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you-apply now.
Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position