Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant
Added 4 Sept · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2152 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Stantec is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2114 (Physical scientists, Geological/ground engineering technical focus could fit physical scientists) or SOC 2121 (Civil engineers, Ground engineering and geotechnical work overlaps civil engineering). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior to early Principal Geo-environmental Consultant to join our Southampton-based Infrastructure & Environment team in the Southeast.
This role would suit an experienced geo-environmental professional with strong technical capability, sound commercial awareness and the confidence to take a lead role in the delivery of contaminated land and ground engineering projects.
Our team provides contaminated land and ground engineering services primarily to the infrastructure and buildings sectors. We work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality, commercially focused and value-driven solutions that support the planning, construction and redevelopment of sites across the Southeast.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relationships, support business growth and play an active role in the development of our people and wider team.
About The Role
As a Senior / Principal Geo-environmental Consultant, you will take a lead role in the delivery of contaminated land and ground engineering projects, from initial desk study and investigation through to assessment, remediation and verification.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior to early Principal Geo-environmental Consultant to join our Southampton-based Infrastructure & Environment team in the Southeast.
This role would suit an experienced geo-environmental professional with strong technical capability, sound commercial awareness and the confidence to take a lead role in the delivery of contaminated land and ground engineering projects.
Our team provides contaminated land and ground engineering services primarily to the infrastructure and buildings sectors. We work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality, commercially focused and value-driven solutions that support the planning, construction and redevelopment of sites across the Southeast.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relationships, support business growth and play an active role in the development of our people and wider team.
About The Role
As a Senior / Principal Geo-environmental Consultant, you will take a lead role in the delivery of contaminated land and ground engineering projects, from initial desk study and investigation through to assessment, remediation and verification.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Leading the technical delivery of geo-environmental and contaminated land projects and taking ownership of discrete projects or work packages.
- Planning, specifying and managing ground investigations, including coordinating subcontractors, laboratory testing and monitoring programmes.
- Providing appropriate oversight of ground investigation activities, with a focus on technical direction, interpretation and project delivery rather than routine site supervision.
- Preparing and reviewing technical reports, including Phase 1 Desk Studies, factual and interpretive Ground Investigation Reports, controlled waters and human health risk assessments, remediation strategies and verification reports.
You will play a key role in delivering technically robust and commercially focused solutions that help our clients understand and manage contaminated land and ground-related risks.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build trusted relationships with clients and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
At Senior to early Principal level, you will also have an important role in developing our people, supporting business growth and contributing to the continued success of the Southampton team.
As your career develops, there will be opportunities to take greater responsibility for client relationships, project portfolios, technical leadership, business development and team management.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Substantial relevant experience within the geo-environmental industry, ideally gained within a consultancy environment.
- A proven track record of delivering contaminated land and/or ground engineering projects.
- Experience planning, specifying and managing ground investigations at an appropriate level, including coordination of subcontractors, laboratory testing and monitoring programmes.
- Strong working knowledge of relevant British Standards, industry guidance and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply these when developing scopes, reviewing data, undertaking assessments and advising clients.
- The ability to lead geo-environmental assignments from initial desk study and ground investigation through to interpretation, risk assessment, remediation strategy and verification.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting gas, groundwater and soil monitoring data and identifying appropriate next steps.
- Strong technical knowledge of contaminated land assessment and risk management.
- Experience developing conceptual site models and assessing source-pathway-receptor linkages.
- The ability to develop pragmatic and proportionate risk management and remediation solutions.
- Confident client-facing skills, with experience liaising with clients, regulators, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong technical report writing and review skills, with the ability to produce clear, defensible and commercially aware outputs suitable for clients, regulators and planning submissions.
- Experience reviewing the technical work of others and providing constructive feedback to support quality and development.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues and contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.
- The willingness and capability to undertake line management responsibilities where required.
- CSCS Card.
- SMSTS, IOSH or equivalent site supervisor qualification.
- First Aid training.
- CAT and Genny training.
- Experience working on major infrastructure, buildings or development projects.
- Experience engaging with regulators and stakeholders on contaminated land or environmental risk matters.
- Experience contributing to business development, client account management or winning new work.
A BSc, MSc, BEng or higher qualification in a relevant discipline such as:
- Geology
- Environmental Science
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Earth Sciences
- Or another relevant subject
- We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
- We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and devel
ops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2152 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~39k in sampleP25 £33kP75 £52k
£27kmedian £43kgoing rate £42k£52k
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