Associate/Associate Director – Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental
- Peterborough
- £65,000-72,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
This Associate / Associate Director role offers a salary of £65,000 to £72,000, alongside flexible working, structured progression, and the opportunity to shape the future of land development and remediation projects across the UK.
If you’re an experienced geotechnical or geo-environmental consultant with proven leadership skills – and you’re looking to take a strategic role in a respected and growing consultancy – we’d love to hear from you.Responsibilities and Duties of the Associate / Associate Director – Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental roleReporting to the Regional Director, you will:
- Manage and oversee site investigations, contaminated land assessments, and environmental risk assessments
- Design and implement remediation strategies to mitigate contamination risks
- Provide high-quality technical leadership on soil and groundwater analysis, pollutant linkages, and regulatory compliance
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring delivery to scope, budget, and timescales
- Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
- Produce and review technical reports including Phase I and Phase II assessments, remediation method statements, and validation reports
- Contribute to business development by writing tenders, supporting bids, and identifying new opportunities for growth
- Mentor and support junior staff, helping to shape the next generation of consultants
- A relevant degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline
- Extensive consultancy experience (8+ years), ideally at Senior, Principal, or Associate level
- Strong track record in managing land contamination and remediation projects
- Excellent working knowledge of UK contaminated land regulations
- Chartered (or working toward) status with a relevant body (e.g. CEnv, CGeol, CSci)
- Demonstrable experience in client engagement, business development, and project delivery
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor colleagues
- Commercially astute with excellent client-facing skills
- Passionate about delivering pragmatic, sustainable solutions
- Collaborative, supportive, and committed to team success
- Excited by a leadership role combining technical delivery with business growth
- Motivated to make a long-term impact within a growing consultancy
- £65,000 – £72,000 depending on experience
- Employer-matched pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 volunteering days
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- Healthcare cashback plan (including 24/7 GP access)
- Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle to Work scheme
- Clear long-term career development opportunities within a nationwide consultancy
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