Location
Manchester, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements including the option to work from home part of the week.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package offered

About the Role
Join WSP’s world-class Ground and Water team as a Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant specialising in contaminated land assessment and remediation projects. You will contribute to key regional and national projects alongside core UK and global frameworks, supporting a strong pipeline of work through 2025 and beyond. This role involves project and task management, overseeing site investigations, supervising fieldwork such as soil logging, environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling, and ground gas monitoring. You will be responsible for data collation, review and interpretation, preparation and review of technical reports including desk studies, ground investigation reports, remediation options appraisals, and verification reports. You will also design site investigations, develop client relationships, and ensure all work complies with safety, health, and environmental standards. Supporting early careers professionals through training and mentoring is a key part of this role. WSP offers excellent career development potential within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About WSP
WSP is a leading global engineering and professional services firm with over 72,800 employees dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities worldwide. Our UK and Ireland team of over 9,000 professionals is committed to innovation, integrity, and inclusion, providing an excellent environment for professional growth and development.

Work Environment & Benefits
WSP promotes work-life balance through hybrid working policies, allowing two days per week remote work alongside collaboration in modern offices. We foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging, supporting employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Thrive programme supports health and wellbeing, including virtual GP access, gym membership discounts, menopause support, and reasonable workplace adjustments. Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, additional leave purchase, and flexible bank holiday use are also available. Development opportunities include training, mentoring, and support towards professional Chartership.

Experience
- Proven knowledge of planning, designing, and managing site investigations
- Understanding and application of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations for safe site investigation design and implementation
- Familiarity with the UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment approaches
- Strong report writing skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly and accurately
- Data handling experience; GIS skills are desirable
- Knowledge of various regulatory regimes including development planning consenting (TCPA and DCO), environmental permitting, due diligence, nuclear site end states and GRR, environmental impact assessment
- Expertise in specialist technical areas such as quantitative risk assessment, waste/material management, radiological characterisation, hydrogeology, and remediation

About You
- Motivated to deliver high-quality technical services and client solutions
- Able to manage projects and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Committed to supporting and mentoring early career professionals
- Willingness and ability to travel to sites across the UK as required

Qualifications
- Relevant technical degree in chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science, or related discipline
- Working towards or prepared to work towards professional Chartership (e.g. QP) with a relevant institution