Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental Engineer

We are seeking a Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental Engineer to provide technical leadership and project oversight across geo-environmental commissions, supporting delivery teams across multiple offices where required. The Principal/Associate role will flex depending on your experience and functional strengths, but will typically combine project management, technical review, team leadership, business development, and commercial responsibility (including invoicing).

A key expectation of the role is to contribute to the technical development of the wider team, including delivering CPD sessions.

Key responsibilities

1) Project management (end-to-end delivery)

Manage projects from inception through to completion, taking responsibility for:
Technical scope, programme, quality, and deliverables
Commercial control, including budget tracking and invoicing
Appropriate management of project risks and issues as they arise
Oversee and coordinate inputs from internal teams and external suppliers/subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery.
Ensure work is planned and delivered in line with agreed scope, timescales, and client expectations.

2) Technical leadership and assurance

Provide technical guidance and leadership on geo-environmental works, including:
Overseeing/managing site investigations and associated fieldwork
Managing technical assessments and supporting the development of robust technical outputs
Review, challenge, and sign off (as appropriate) technical reports to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with agreed standards.
Support continuous improvement by sharing best practice and lessons learned across the team.

3) Team leadership and staff management (as appropriate)

Lead, mentor, and develop junior to mid-level staff, providing:
Day-to-day technical support and coaching
Structured development guidance and feedback
Contribute to team capability building by delivering CPD sessions to the wider business.

4) Business development and client relationship management

Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a point of contact for existing accounts.
Support growth through:
Drafting and reviewing proposals
Contributing to tender submissions
Identifying new project opportunities and supporting the conversion of leads into work

5) Financial management and commercial responsibilities

Manage project budgets and ensure appropriate financial reporting.
Take responsibility for commercial performance of projects, including:
Fee tracking and cost control
Timely and accurate invoicing

6) Stakeholder liaison

Liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, including:
Clients and client representatives
Regulatory bodies (as applicable)
Subcontractors and specialist suppliers
Internal stakeholders across offices/project teams

7) Health, safety and compliance

Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies.
Manage site-specific health and safety planning, ensuring appropriate documentation and controls are in place.
Promote a proactive safety culture across project teams and site activities.

Required qualifications and experience

Education

Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering or science discipline.

Experience

Proven experience across site investigation, assessment, and remediation for a variety of project types.
Significant post-graduate experience is required, with evidence of managing/overseeing workstreams and delivering projects to time and budget.

Professional status

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is preferred.

Skills and attributes

Strong project management capability, including technical, safety, and commercial aspects.
Demonstrable financial management experience (budget control and invoicing).
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop others