Senior Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Consultant – Bristol
Salary: Competitive DOE | Permanent | Hybrid options available
Our client is a purpose-led, technology-enabled environmental consultancy, delivering trusted advice and risk management solutions across construction, infrastructure, energy, and more. They support clients to develop responsibly by understanding and mitigating environmental risks.
The Geo-Environmental Division provides site investigation services, land quality assessments, and technical guidance to reduce uncertainty and support informed decision-making.
We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their Bristol team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with around 4+ years’ consultancy experience, who enjoys a mix of fieldwork, reporting, and project management, and mentoring junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver site investigations and environmental monitoring
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Lead field-based elements of Phase 1, 2, and 3 assessments
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Prepare and review high-quality factual and interpretive reports
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Assess laboratory data and develop conceptual site models
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Support project management activities including budgets, schedules, and client communication
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Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and subconsultants as required
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Assist with proposal writing and fee estimations
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Maintain high standards of health and safety
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Mentor and develop junior team members through on-the-job learning
Knowledge & Skills
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Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related discipline
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Around 4+ years’ experience in geo-environmental consultancy
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Strong technical knowledge of contaminated land risk assessment and UK guidance (e.g., CLR11, LCRM)
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Confident in scoping, managing, and delivering Phase 2 site investigations
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Able to work independently and collaboratively
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Experience in project coordination or management
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Full UK driving licence
Behaviours We Value
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Integrity: honesty, respect, fairness, and transparency; promoting diversity and inclusion
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Innovation: challenges the status quo, drives improvement, adapts to change
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Trust: manages sensitive information, builds trusted relationships
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Commitment: strong work ethic, decisive, follows procedures, strives for excellence
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Sustainability: supports sustainable practices and encourages a positive impact
Benefits
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Salary sacrifice car scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Retail discounts platform
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Cashback health scheme
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Life Assurance