Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • City, London
  • Apr 26, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer
London
40,000 - 45,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to join a growing and dynamic environmental and geotechnical consultancy in London. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional looking to take ownership of complex projects while supporting the development of a talented team.

The Role

As a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer, you will lead the delivery of a wide range of contaminated land and environmental assessment projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. You will play a key role in managing projects from initial site assessment through to remediation and validation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and delivering Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental site assessments
  • Designing and supervising ground investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling
  • Conducting contaminated land risk assessments (human health, groundwater, and gas)
  • Developing and overseeing remediation strategies and verification works
  • Liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency
  • Preparing and reviewing high-quality technical reports
  • Managing project budgets, timelines, and resources
  • Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development

Requirements

  • Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
  • Strong experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation
  • Good understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance
  • Experience with risk assessment tools (e.g. CLEA, GasSim or similar)
  • Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant professional body
  • Excellent communication and project management skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package
  • Exposure to a broad and technically challenging project portfolio
  • Clear progression into senior leadership roles
  • Ongoing professional development and chartership support
  • Flexible and supportive working environment