via reed · 25 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Geo-Environmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Durham Full-time GBP 30,000 – 40,000
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Geo-Environmental EngineerDurham£30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits A leading environmental and geotechnical consultancy is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their growing Durham office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Geo-Environmental Engineer to work on a wide range of contaminated land, brownfield redevelopment and ground investigation projects across the North East and wider UK.

The successful Geo-Environmental Engineer will be involved in all stages of project delivery, from site investigations through to reporting and remediation support. You will work alongside experienced environmental scientists, engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers, gaining exposure to technically challenging projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

The Role • Planning, supervising and managing Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations

  • Logging soils and rock in accordance with current standards

  • Soil, groundwater and ground gas sampling and monitoring

  • Scheduling laboratory testing and interpreting analytical data

  • Preparing factual and interpretative geo-environmental reports

  • Completing Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies)

  • Undertaking Generic and Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessments

  • Supporting remediation strategy design and validation works

  • Liaising with clients, contractors and regulatory authorities

  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations

Requirements • Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Geoscience, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
  • Experience within a geo-environmental, contaminated land or ground investigation role

  • Understanding of contaminated land legislation and risk assessment methodologies

  • Experience supervising site investigations and contractors

  • Strong report writing and communication skills

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits • Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
  • Company pension

  • Private healthcare

  • Professional membership support

  • Chartership mentoring and training

  • Hybrid working opportunities

  • Structured career progression

  • Generous annual leave allowance

  • Paid overtime and site bonuses

This is an exciting opportunity for a Geo-Environmental Engineer looking to develop their career with a respected consultancy delivering a diverse portfolio of contaminated land and environmental projects throughout the UK.

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