Geo-environmental Engineer in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £32,000-£35,000

Are you looking to join a well-established engineering consultancy delivering practical, innovative solutions to complex projects across the built environment. With a collaborative culture and strong technical expertise, the team works across civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines to deliver high-quality results from start to finish.

About the Role:

As a Geo-environmental Engineer, you'll support site investigations from initial instruction through to reporting and recommendations across a range of projects.

The role involves analysing soil and groundwater data, carrying out risk assessments, and contributing to remediation strategies for both brownfield and greenfield sites.

Mixture of office and site work with the opportunity to progress into a senior position.

What's on Offer:

• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Holiday trading scheme
• Birthday leave in addition to annual holiday allowance
• Healthcare cashplan covering up to 100% of costs for treatments
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Professional fee reimbursement for primary professional body
• Support and sponsorship for professional development, including Chartership
• Long service awards and recognition schemes
• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations in accordance with relevant standards and guidance
• Planning and overseeing Phase 2 investigations, including health and safety compliance, CDM requirements, and subcontractor coordination
• Managing site activities such as drilling and excavation supervision, gas and groundwater monitoring, sampling, and soil/rock logging with in-situ testing
• Undertaking geotechnical analysis, including slope stability and settlement assessments
• Supervising remediation and earthworks, working closely with contractors to ensure delivery in line with specifications
• Coordinating soil, rock, and water sampling for laboratory testing (chemical and geotechnical)
• Working across both site and office environments, with occasional travel and overnight stays as required
• Producing technical reports, including interpretative assessments, earthworks specifications, remediation strategies, and validation reports

What We're Looking For:

A degree in a relevant subject and a solid understanding of geoenvironmental principles, including site investigations, risk assessment, and remediation. Ability to plan and deliver projects effectively, manage multiple priorities, and produce clear, high-quality reports. Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with clients and contractors. Experience with fieldwork and data interpretation is desirable. A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential.

If you're looking to progress your career in geoenvironmental engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you-apply now.

Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position