Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our growing UK Environmental team based in our Manchester office.

Are you looking to secure a rewarding and challenging role within a growing, innovative multi-disciplinary practice?

Do you want to work within a collaborative, supportive team on a range of prestigious projects?

If so, this is your opportunity to make an impact. As part of a team committed to technical excellence, collaboration and exceptional client service, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative geo-environmental solutions across the North West.

As an experienced Geo-Environmental specialist, you'll help lead and develop our offering in this growing discipline. You'll provide technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, including infrastructure, water frameworks, prestigious heritage and defence sites, while helping to shape the future of our environmental services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide geotechnical and / or contaminated land advice to our multi-professional teams
• Work to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on time
• Manage site investigation contracts
• Design and supervise Phase 1 and Phase 2 ground investigations
• Undertake geotechnical design work and / or prepareGQRA and DQRA and remedial strategies
• Support the wider environmental team across a variety of technical projects

As part of our multi-disciplinary practice, you'll collaborate with talented professionals across a wide range of sectors, gaining exposure to high-profile projects that will continue to develop your technical expertise and career.

Were proud to offer a supportive and inclusive culture, genuine opportunities for career progression, and the chance to influence and shape the future of our Geo-Environmental discipline.

Ready to take the next step in your career from the heart of Manchester? We'd love to hear from you.

Our ideal Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer should have:

• A relevant degree in Engineering, Geology, Geography or a related scientific discipline.
• Chartered status, or be working towards a professional qualification (e.g. CGeol, CSci, CIWEM, IEMA or ICE).
• Experience managing geo-environmental and ground investigation projects, including scoping, procuring and managing site investigations.
• Experience preparing Phase 1 Geo-Environmental Desk Studies, factual and interpretative Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports, and Ground Investigation Reports.
• Experience undertaking GQRA, alongside either DQRA or geotechnical design (e.g. foundation and pile design, earthworks specifications or slope stability assessments).
• Experience managing site investigation contractors in accordance with CDM 2015, with a sound understanding of the Principal Contractor role.
• The ability to mentor and support junior team members, both in the office and on site.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients, contractors and regulators.
• Experience preparing Construction Phase Plans and Flood Risk Assessments would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• Awareness and application of relevant British Standards, including BS 5930, BS EN 1997-1 & 2 and BS 10175.
• Knowledge of AGS data format, OpenGround, QGIS, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial