Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Senior Consultant

Astute Technical

  • Bristol Area
  • £30,000-45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
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 roleReporting 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 qualificationsWe 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 skillsThe 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
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