Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join BakerHicks, supporting the expansion of our Land Quality and Geo-Environmental capability across the UK.
Whether based in London or Motherwell, you will play an important role in strengthening our regional presence. In London, this includes helping establish and grow a team. In Motherwell, you will contribute to the continued development of an expanding capability.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join BakerHicks, supporting the expansion of our Land Quality and Geo-Environmental capability across the UK.
Whether based in London or Motherwell, you will play an important role in strengthening our regional presence. In London, this includes helping establish and grow a team. In Motherwell, you will contribute to the continued development of an expanding capability.
The Team and Projects
Work across infrastructure, aviation, nuclear, life sciences and public sector projects
Exposure to varied and technically engaging work
Part of a wider multidisciplinary business
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Geo-Environmental and Ground Engineering outputs across project lifecycles
- Prepare and review Phase 1 Desk Studies and Conceptual Site Models
- Prepare and review Phase 2 interpretative reports and risk assessments
- Undertake ground gas risk assessments in line with BS8485 and CIRIA guidance
- Prepare Remediation Method Statements
- Specify and support ground investigations, including laboratory testing
- Review technical work produced by junior engineers and graduates
- Support and mentor early-career team members
- Attend client meetings and site visits
- Review subcontractor reports for technical quality and compliance
- Manage project budgets, timelines and delivery expectations
- Contribute to the development of Geo-Environmental services
Essential
Experience within a Geo-Environmental or Engineering Consultancy at Engineer or Senior Engineer level
Chartered membership (SocEnv, Geological Society, CIWEM or similar)
Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Applied Geology or related discipline
Experience delivering Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports and risk assessments
Strong understanding of ground investigation techniques and sampling methods
Familiarity with current UK standards and guidance
Commercial awareness including budgets and delivery timelines
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Materials Management Plans
Soil classification tools such as HazWasteOnline or WM3
Input to fee proposals
Sector experience in aviation, infrastructure, nuclear or life sciences
What This Role Offers
Opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing Geo-Environmental team
Involvement in establishing a presence in London or strengthening a team in Motherwell
A mix of technical delivery, mentoring and team development
Exposure to a wide range of projects across the UK
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If you are looking to take on a role with responsibility, variety and the opportunity to contribute to a growing team, we would like to hear from you.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.
In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.
Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: ( National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK )
About BakerHicks
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks .
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
Benefits
- Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.
- What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development
- BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.
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About BakerHicks
Private Morgan Sindall Group engineering, design, and project-delivery firm serving infrastructure, life-sciences, industrial, and public-sector clients.
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