SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative people-first culture.
Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our established Land Quality and Remediation team delivering high profile geo-environmental and ground investigation projects.
Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow the role will focus primarily on designing and managing ground investigations risk assessments and remediation strategies with additional exposure to geotechnical and geological assessments as well as a small amount of other land quality work spanning renewables infrastructure power industrial and built environment sectors.
The Role
Youll lead the delivery of geo-environmental projects from initial assessment through to remediation and validation working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:
Project and technical leadership
Client management and proposal support including fee preparation
Mentoring and coaching less experienced consultants
Desk-based work alongside site supervision and monitoring across the UK
Youll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences Planning ESIA and Engineering along with Global Advisory on complex and impactful projects with opportunities for wider UK and international exposure.
Rewards & Benefits
SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and full support toward chartership professional qualifications and licenses we offer outstanding opportunities for longterm career progression.
Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:
We believe sustainable careers need balance thats why we offer:
Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:
We provide enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave access to an Employee Assistance Programme and specialist support for mental health stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally.
About You
Youll bring:
Substantial experience delivering UK geo-environmental projects
A BSc in Geology Engineering Geology Environmental Science or related discipline (MSc advantageous)
Project management and stakeholder engagement experience
Knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation planning guidance and industry standards (including BS5930)
Experience designing supervising and managing site investigations and land contamination assessments (soil groundwater ground gas DQRA)
Experience contributing to remediation strategies specifications and validation reports
Strong technical reporting interpretation and problem-solving skills
Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body
A full UK driving licence for site work
This is a hybrid role offering flexibility alongside a structured career framework excellent benefits and strong opportunities for progression within a growing globally connected team.
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions wed love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
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