Geotechnical Consultant

Geotechnical Consultant

£50,000-£60,000 (NOE) benefits

Location: Redcar – Hybrid Office Based / Field based Permanent – Full Time

A well-established and fast-growing environmental and geotechnical consultancy is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant to join its expanding team in Redcar. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant looking to take on a technically diverse workload while contributing to high-quality project delivery across the North East.

The Role

The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering and managing geo-environmental projects, supporting a varied client base across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing geo-environmental projects from inception through to completion
• Preparing and reviewing Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Ground Investigation Reports
• Producing Coal Mining Risk Assessments, Remediation Strategies and Validation Reports
• Undertaking and contributing to geotechnical assessments
• Supervising site investigations and ensuring compliance with current health and safety regulations
• Monitoring ground gas and groundwater levels, including sampling and analysis
• Liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
• Supporting junior team members and maintaining technical standards across outputs

Candidate Requirements

• To be considered for this role, candidates should meet the following criteria:
• Degree qualified (BSc, BEng or higher) in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience (typically 5 years) within a geo-environmental consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of British Standards (e.g. BS EN ISO 14688/5930 equivalents), industry guidance (e.g. Land Contamination Risk Management) and relevant UK regulatory frameworks
• Experience supervising and reporting on ground investigation works
• Proven ability in technical report writing, including desk studies and interpretative reports
• Good understanding of health and safety practices associated with site investigations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team
• Proactive, organised and quality-driven approach to work

Essential Certifications & Skills

• CSCS Card
• Site Supervisor qualification (e.g. SSSTS, IOSH or equivalent)
• First Aid training
• CAT and Genny training
• Full UK manual driving licence

What’s on Offer

The organisation offers a supportive and structured environment focused on professional growth, including:

• Tailored training and development programme with clear progression pathways
• Regular one-to-one reviews with line management and senior leadership
• Competitive pension contributions
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Additional birthday leave
• Company laptop and essential equipment
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and technically strong team
• Location Requirements
• Applicants must currently reside within commuting distance of Bath or Redcar and be eligible to work in the UK.

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