Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

As a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer at Wardell Armstrong, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of geo-environmental projects, particularly focusing on Contaminated Land Investigations and Remediation services. Your duties will involve designing and managing ground investigations, preparing interpretative reports for land contamination assessments, and contributing to the development of remediation strategies. Additionally, you will mentor junior staff and collaborate with technical specialists across different disciplines to ensure high-quality project delivery.

To qualify for the position of Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer at Wardell Armstrong, you should have a BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field—an MSc is an added advantage. You must be proficient in soil and rock logging to BS5930, have experience in managing geo-environmental site investigations, and a solid understanding of UK contaminated land legislation. A track record in land contamination assessments and remedial option appraisals is also essential.

Crucial skills for a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer at Wardell Armstrong include excellent project management capabilities, strong analytical skills for assessing environmental data, and effective communication skills for collaborating with teams and clients. A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and innovation is also essential, along with the ability to contribute to designs, specifications, and validation reports within the geo-environmental field.

Wardell Armstrong offers an attractive benefits package for Senior Geoenvironmental Engineers, including membership in a Group Personal Pension Plan with employer contributions, payment for professional subscriptions, 24 days of annual leave, private health care, and options for flexible working arrangements. Additional benefits include long service awards, a Cycle to Work Scheme, and support for professional development.

Absolutely! Wardell Armstrong is committed to fostering career growth for its Senior Geoenvironmental Engineers. The position opens up opportunities for advancement within the organization due to the strong pipeline of projects and the expansion of the engineering and environmental team. You will have access to various professional development programs and mentorship that support your journey towards chartership and beyond.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects you’ve worked on, detailing your role in conducting Phase 1 and Phase 2 assessments. Highlight your familiarity with legislation and guidelines that govern these assessments and any innovative strategies you applied to overcome challenges.

When responding to this question, explain your methodology for managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications. Discuss tools or software you use for project tracking and the importance of team collaboration in ensuring project success.

Be sure to convey your understanding of BS5930 standards for logging. Share any firsthand techniques you utilize during field investigations, emphasizing your attention to detail and how you ensure accuracy in recording geological data.

In your answer, draw from specific examples where you contributed to remediation strategies. Discuss your role in assessing site conditions, evaluating remedial technologies, and how you collaborated with team members for successful project outcomes.

Discuss your methods for keeping updated with current legislation and guidelines. Share how you incorporate compliance checks in your work process and the importance of documentation and reporting in maintaining legal and ethical standards.

Explain your perspective on the value of innovation in improving project efficiency and outcomes. Share examples where you applied innovative solutions or technologies in previous projects and the positive impacts this had.

In your response, discuss your philosophy on mentorship and what techniques you use to develop junior staff’s skills. Highlight the importance of creating a supportive learning environment and providing constructive feedback.

Share your understanding of the factors involved in creating accurate fee proposals. Discuss any previous experiences you have had in project budgeting and how you ensure proposals reflect both client needs and company policies.

Use this opportunity to highlight a specific project, outlining the challenges faced, your role, and the approaches you took to resolve issues. Emphasize the learning outcomes from the experience.

Share your strategies for managing time efficiently between field and office work. Discuss any tools or systems you have in place to stay organized and how you prioritize tasks based on project needs.