Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

Senior or Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer – BakerHicks

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer to join BakerHicks, supporting the expansion of our Land Quality and Geo-Environmental capability across the UK.

Skills and Experience

• Experience within a Geo-Environmental or Engineering Consultancy at Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer or equivalent 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
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Full UK driving licence
• 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

Security clearance or assurance levels may be required. 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.

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
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

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.