Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior / Principal Engineer to join their geo-environmental consultancy team based in Leeds. You will have post graduate experience in geo-environmental or geotechnical consulting.

To be successful you must demonstrate:

• A strong academic background in a relevant subject e.g., Engineering Geology/Environmental Engineering with knowledge of both geotechnical engineering and contaminated land risk assessment
• Working towards chartership/achieved chartership with a relevant professional body
• Experience in carrying out Site Investigations
• A good understanding of contaminated land regulatory and legislative framework
• A good knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK and are able to log samples using the descriptions contained within BS EN ISO (phone number removed)&2: 2018, BS EN ISO 14689: 2018 and BS:5930:2015+A1:2020
• The ability to use conceptual models to design and justify the nature and scope of site investigation works
• Experience in undertaking factual and interpretative Phase I & II assessments
• Experience in business development and tendering
• Project management experience and line management of junior staff
• Strong experience in liaison and engagement with clients and regulators
• Basic computer literacy and experience with standard MS packages such as MS Word and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of CAD and Holebase desirable.

Key Tasks:

• Project management focussing on technical delivery and financial performance.
• Writing and Reviewing/Approval of factual and interpretive reports – e.g., Desk Studies, Preliminary Risk Assessments, Phase 2 Ground Investigation Reports, Mining Risk Assessments, Hazardous Ground Gas Risk Assessments, Remediation Strategies etc.
• Prepare quotes/tenders for potential projects.
• Engaging in client liaison and business development.
• Liaison with regulators.
• Providing technical advice and support to clients.
• Providing technical support and advice to other parts of The Sirius Group.
• Line management of junior staff.