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 Geoenvironmental Consultant to join our established Land Quality & Remediation team at Associate level based in Leeds (our grades run from Graduate - Project – Senior – Associate – Principal – Technical Director).
You'll play a key role, managing projects, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the team. The role includes:
- Leadership and management of a successful team of engineers and environmental consultants
- Business development, bid management and work-winning activities
- Financial and commercial management of projects
- Project management and technical oversight of site investigations and assessments
- Leading fieldwork programmes, data interpretation and reporting
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships across multiple sectors
- Preparation and review of technical reports, risk assessments and remediation strategies
- Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level team members
You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Ground Engineering, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning and Engineering to deliver innovative and integrated solutions for our clients.
Rewards & Benefits
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life, income, and travel insurance
- Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
- Volunteering and Community Giving
- Flexible, hybrid and agile working
- 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
- Buy or sell leave options
- Core working hours
- Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
- Workplace Nursery benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally
About You
- Extensive experience within contaminated land, geo-environmental consultancy or a related environment, with ideally 8+ years' experience
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline; Chartered status desirable
- Proven experience managing teams, projects, clients and budgets
- Strong business development skills with the ability to identify and secure new opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong track record of delivering clear, concise technical reports
- Strong understanding of contaminated land regulation, legislation and risk assessment frameworks
- Good knowledge of water, ground and soil gas investigation techniques and assessments
- Strong understanding of UK ground conditions, geology and ground investigation practices
- Experience logging soils and rock in accordance with current British Standards
- Ability to interpret geological maps, ground investigation data and geotechnical information
- Experience developing and applying conceptual site models to design and justify investigation strategies
- Experience delivering factual and interpretative Phase I and Phase II Geo-Environmental Assessments
- Experience working with clients such as house builders, developers, contractors, infrastructure organisations and public sector bodies would be advantageous
- Strong project management, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills
- A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel to sites across the UK, is required for site visits and client meetings
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, we’d love to hear from you.
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