Principal To Associated Level Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental Engineer

Job description

Paddock Geo Engineering Limited (PGE) is a growing, well-established geo-environmental, geotechnical and site investigation consultancy delivering projects across the South of England, the Midlands and Wales. We work with a diverse client base ranging from regional housebuilders to commercial developers and mineral operators—offering our engineers real technical variety and responsibility.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior, Principal, or Associate-level Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer to join our Milton Keynes office, with genuine scope to shape projects, mentor teams, and progress into a long-term technical or leadership role.

The Opportunity

This is a senior position offering:

• A clear pathway to Technical Lead, Associate Director and beyond
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Autonomy to lead projects and influence technical direction
• Exposure to a broad range of geo-environmental and geotechnical work
• A collaborative, supportive consultancy culture

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Commercial

• Provide technical leadership across geo-environmental and geotechnical projects
• Mentor and line-manage junior and mid-level engineers
• Act as a key point of contact for clients
• Prepare tenders, fee proposals and quotations
• Contribute to business development and repeat client work

Technical & Project Delivery

• Deliver contaminated land assessments (Tier 1–3 / Phase I–II)
• Design and manage ground investigations using a full range of techniques
• Specify and interpret chemical, waste and geotechnical laboratory testing
• Design remediation strategies and validation works
• Produce high-quality interpretative geo-environmental and geotechnical reports
• Manage projects, programmes and budgets
• Undertake infiltration testing where required
• Maintain strong HSEQ standards across all works

About You

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Master’s desirable)
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body
• Senior level: 5+ years’ experience
• Principal level: 8–10+ years’ experience
• Strong background in ground investigation, particularly geo-environmental work
• Sound understanding of contaminated land legislation and consultancy practice
• Competent in project management and mentoring junior staff
• Full UK driving licence

Experience with interpretative geotechnical reporting and knowledge of the EIA process would be beneficial.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme and salary sacrifice options
• Retention bonus after 6 months
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Long-term progression within a growing consultancy

If you are an experienced geo-environmental or geotechnical professional looking for real influence, leadership opportunity, and long-term career development, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply now or contact us directly to discuss the role informally.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Milton Keynes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English