Senior Geo-environmental / Geotechnical / Remediation Professional
The LK Group is a multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members across offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Swindon, and Glasgow, providing ground investigation, flood risk assessments and drainage strategies, land remediation and project management services to several sectors across the UK.
The Company
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 and the environment we all live in. We have a healthy, nurturing culture where staff are empowered, trusted, and can flourish.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced senior‑level professional to join our Land Remediation team and lead the delivery of geo‑environmental, geotechnical and land remediation projects across a varied portfolio of development sites.
You will be responsible for managing projects from initial site assessment through design, implementation and verification, acting as a technical lead while ensuring effective coordination between clients, regulators, internal teams and contractors.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with significant technical expertise who is confident overseeing complex ground investigation and remediation works, and who can bring strong commercial, organisational, and leadership skills to our growing team. You will also play a key part in mentoring and supporting junior staff, contributing to our continued development and success.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage geo‑environmental, geotechnical and remediation projects from feasibility through to completion.
- Oversee ground investigations, risk assessments, earthworks strategies and remediation design.
- Provide technical review of reports, specifications and verification documentation.
- Manage project budgets, programmes, and overall commercial performance.
- Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support and mentor junior engineers and scientists.
- Ensure compliance with current UK guidance, standards and industry best practice.
Requirements
- Strong background in geo‑environmental, geotechnical or remediation engineering.
- Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Confident in technical reporting, risk assessment and ground modelling.
- Sound knowledge of UK guidance (e.g., BS5930, BS10175, CLR11, BSEN1997, earthworks standards).
- Clear communicator with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Solid commercial awareness.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Position: Senior Geo-environmental / Geotechnical / Remediation Professional
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Location: North West Sites
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Salary: £38,000-£48,0000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Equal Opportunities
At the LK Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are proud of our current workforce, which includes a 50% representation of women, and we are continuously striving to further diversify our team.
The LK Group believes in providing equal opportunities for all and is dedicated to promoting diversity at every level of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all qualified candidates.
Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Join us in our journey towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
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