Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant

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 or Principal level delivering a diverse range of site assessment, investigation and remediation projects across the UK.

You'll play a key leadership 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 Land Quality and Remediation, 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.

Degree qualified in 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 within the Built Environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong track record of delivering clear, concise technical reports

• •Proven ability to resolve technical and commercial challenges through negotiation and collaborative working.
• •Experience presenting technical findings to both specialist and non-technical audiences.
• •Experience delivering investigation and remediation projects under planning and regulatory frameworks
• •Involvement in business development activities and key client management. Experience working with clients such as house builders, developers, contractors 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.