Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Senior Consultant

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Astute People are working with a well-regarded environmental consultancy delivering innovative geo-environmental and geotechnical solutions to recruit a Consultant or Senior Consultant - Geo-environmental / Geotechnical, based in Bristol.
This Consultant or Senior Consultant - Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role offers a salary of 30,000- 45,000, depending on experience, with hybrid working, hands-on site involvement, and exposure to nationally significant development projects across the South West and Midlands.
If you're a motivated geo-environmental or geotechnical professional ready to lead site investigations and contribute to sustainable land and infrastructure solutions, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Consultant - Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

Reporting to a senior member of the geoscience team, you will:

• Organise and deliver intrusive site investigations, sample collection, and environmental monitoring
• Conduct land contamination assessments, analysing chemical and geotechnical testing results
• Produce high-quality Phase 1 & Phase 2 reports with clear, practical recommendations
• Act as site supervisor during ground investigations and liaise with contractors and suppliers
• Maintain a strong awareness of environmental and geotechnical legislation and standards
• Coordinate multiple small to medium-scale projects, ensuring budgets, deadlines and quality standards are met
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal technical teams
• Support junior colleagues through mentoring and knowledge-sharing
• Uphold Health & Safety standards in all site and office-based activities

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in a relevant subject: Geo-Environmental, Geology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or similar
• Prior experience in a geo-environmental or geotechnical consultancy role
• Strong understanding of ground investigation techniques, contamination assessments, and relevant UK guidance
• Excellent data interpretation and technical report-writing skills
• Experience managing or coordinating fieldwork
• A full UK manual driving licence (essential for local site access)
• Willingness to travel across the South West and Midlands, within 2 hours of Bristol base

Personal skills

The Consultant / Senior Consultant - Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role would suit someone who is:

• Practical, proactive, and confident working both in the field and in technical reporting
• Eager to contribute to impactful environmental and infrastructure projects
• A clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Ready to support and guide junior colleagues while managing their own workload
• Interested in career progression, chartership, and personal development

Salary and benefits of the Consultant - Geo-environmental / Geotechnical role

• Consultant: 30,000- 35,000
• Senior Consultant: 40,000- 45,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional leave)
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Matched pension scheme
• Career development and chartership support
• Mentorship from experienced consultants
• Involvement in exciting regional infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• Wellbeing support and employee discounts across retail, travel, and fitness
• Volunteering and community action opportunities

INDNUC

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