Principal Geo-environmental Consultant

The LK Group; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning organisation is seeking a Principal Geo-environmental Consultant in Radcliffe to manage complex ground investigations and project finances. The role involves client interaction, report writing, and business development, promoting an inclusive workplace. A degree in a relevant field is required, along with project management skills. Competitive salary starting from £45,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits

24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Buy or sell holidays

Award-winning training

Free access to BUPA Employee Assistance programme

Electric car scheme

Free parking at Radcliffe office

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with an additional higher degree being an advantage.
• Commercial awareness of the industry is required.
• Self-motivated team player with exceptional people skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including site investigations and validation sites.
• Produce high-specification technical reports.
• Liaise with clients and regulators.

Skills

Project Management

Technical report writing

Client liaison

Business development

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Degree in geology, geography, environmental science, geophysics, or geochemistry

Job description

The LK Group is a multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members across offices in Manchester, Swindon, and Glasgow, providing ground investigation, land remediation and project management services to several sectors across the UK.

Position:

Location:

Radcliffe

From£45,000per year(dependant on experience)

The Company:

We are a diverse and unique company with our mission, vision and values underpinned bya track recordof innovation and the desire to improve both ourselves and the environment we all live in. We have a healthy, nurturing culture where staff are empowered, trusted, and can flourish.

• 24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additionalleave for long service.
• Buy or sell holidays.
• Award-winning training and staff development hub.
• Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme.
• Charity days.
• Great nights out and social events.
• Electric car scheme.
• Free parking at Radcliffe office.

The Role:

Due to our continued growth and client demand, we have the opportunity for a self-motivated individual for the position ofPrincipalGeo-environmental Consultantworking as part of ourGround Investigation team.

The role of thePrincipalGeo-environmentalConsultant willincludetendering,designing andproject management ofcomplexground investigationsalong with managingof the finances for each project.This will includeproducingand final sign-off ondetailedreportsand remediation strategies.

The role requires direct contact with clients and regulators andinvolvement invaried and challenging projects within this growing division of our multidisciplinary consultancy.The role will include some business development and networking tohelp develop new opportunities andmaintainexistingclients.

You will play your part in the wider team, by supporting our client-side project management consultancy and land remediation contracting sections.

We havea clear visionand plan for growth, and like-minded individuals will have the opportunity to help grow our business and share in the success this brings.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Responsibilities

• Project Management ofjobs including complexsite investigationsand validation sites. Includes theproduction of quotes and tenders, site investigationdesignand budgeting.
• Technical report writingto a high specification, including soil, gas and groundwater risk assessments, remediationstrategiesandother detailed risk assessments.
• Reviewing and signing off Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 site investigations, Remediation Strategies, Site CompletionReportand otherdetailed risk assessmentreports.
• Clientand regulatoryliaison.
• Business development, including building of own client list and retention of existing clients, attending networking events.
• Training andmentoringofjunior staff.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field such as geology, geography, environmental science, geophysics, or geochemistry. Anadditionalhigher degreemayalso be an advantage.
• Commercial awareness ofindustry.
• High motivation for this specific opportunity.
• Self-motivated team player with exceptional people skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative while fully co-ordinating with line manager’s requirements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

At the LK Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are proud of our current workforce, which includes a 50% representation of women, and we are continuously striving to further diversify our team.

The LK Group believes in providing equal opportunities for all and is dedicated to promoting diversity at every level of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all qualified candidates.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Join us in our journey towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Location: Radcliffe

Salary: From £45,000 per year (dependant on experience)

Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme.