Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer (Project Manager)

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer (Project Manager)
Manchester | Office-Based

Looking to step away from day-to-day site work and move into a more office-focused, project-led role?

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a well-established ground engineering consultancy in Manchester. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to transition into technical delivery, project management, and team leadership -while still applying their site knowledge in a more strategic capacity.

You'll take ownership of projects from cradle to grave, overseeing delivery from initial proposal through to final reporting, all within a predominantly office-based environment.

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer (Project Manager) Role

As a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer (Project Manager), you'll play a key role in managing a wide range of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects across the UK, with a strong focus on technical delivery and client management.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring technical quality, budget control, and timely delivery
• Designing and overseeing site investigations (with minimal site attendance required)
• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports, including:
• Phase 1 & Phase 2 site investigations
• Interpretative geo-environmental and geotechnical reports
• Remediation strategies and verification reports
• Technical risk assessments
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, delegating fieldwork and ensuring best practice
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Supporting bids, tenders, and business development activities

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer (Project Manager) Requirements

• Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering, or similar
• 5-10 years' experience within a UK consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and risk assessment frameworks
• Experience managing or supporting ground investigation projects
• Confident in technical reporting and reviewing
• Keen to move into (or further develop within) a project management and office-based role
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

If you would like to know more on this opportunity, please contact Cory taylor cat Calibre Search Manchester

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