Geo-environmental Resident Engineer

The Role:

The LK Group is a multi-award-winning family company who have been trading for over 25 years. We have over 50 team members in our Greater Manchester, Manchester City Centre, Swindon, and Glasgow offices.

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

Due to our continued growth and client demand, we have the opportunity for an experienced and confident Geo-environmental Resident Engineer in our Land Remediation Team.

As a Geo-environmental Resident Engineer, you will be instrumental in leading and overseeing the successful delivery of brownfield remediation projects. You will have the dedication and ability to manage both geoenvironmental consultancy (which may be carried out by our in-house consultancy or external consultants) and our remediation contracting projects.

The role offers excellent career progression opportunities within the business and an opportunity to grow quickly into a leadership role for those looking to fast-track their career.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Responsibilities

• Participating in project planning and management.
• Undertake fieldwork support of site personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
• Interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and waste classification assessments to current UK standards.
• Provide technical advice and support to project teams.
• Concurrently manage and deliver multiple geoenvironmental consultancy and remediation projects.
• Characterise ground conditions and provide recommendations covering foundation design, ground improvements, earthworks etc.
• Mentoring junior staff and assisting Site Managers in coordinating validation and compliance testing.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.

Key Requirements

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to think strategically and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A results-oriented mindset, dedicated to exceeding client expectations.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower others to achieve project goals.