Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer - Belfast in Belfast, GB-GB, United Kingdom

Join a fast-growing, forward-thinking Geo-Environmental team delivering technically complex solutions across energy, water, defence, nuclear and property sectors.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer, you will play a key role within a multidisciplinary team of specialists delivering high-quality consultancy services supported by in-house ground investigation capabilities. Operating across a diverse project portfolio, you’ll contribute to technically robust, client-focused solutions spanning land quality, remediation, groundwater and geotechnical disciplines.

You’ll take ownership of projects from planning through to delivery—combining technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and effective project management. Working collaboratively across regional offices and wider environmental and engineering teams, you’ll help drive continued growth and strengthen client relationships.

Your Impact in this Position

You’ll lead and influence the successful delivery of geo-environmental projects—providing technical direction, mentoring colleagues and ensuring excellence in reporting and interpretation. Your expertise will directly support informed decision-making for clients, while your commercial awareness and communication skills will help expand our project pipeline and reinforce our reputation in the market.

Core Capabilities

Technical Excellence Apply strong geo-environmental knowledge, with the ability to produce and review Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports, risk assessments and interpretative outputs to a high professional standard.

Project & Site Management Plan, manage and supervise ground investigations, including groundwater and gas monitoring, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant site operations.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, confidently communicating technical information and delivering practical, value-driven solutions.

Collaboration & Leadership Work seamlessly across multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a supportive culture while guiding and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Commercial Awareness & Growth Support business development activities and contribute to strategic growth through proactive client engagement and high-quality project delivery.