Location
Manchester, UK (Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home part of the week)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package

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. You will contribute to key regional and national projects, supporting a strong pipeline of work into 2025. This role involves project and task management, overseeing site investigations, supervising fieldwork including 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 such as 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 opportunities within a flexible and hybrid work environment, supported by a competitive salary and benefits package.

Your Team
Our team of over 150 professionals provides land contamination management services across private and public sectors including property, government agencies, industrial, defence, and nuclear sectors. We have expertise across all aspects of contaminated land and exciting projects related to energy transition and nuclear decommissioning. You will be supported in your professional development and play a key role in project delivery, working closely with project managers and directors. Our offices foster a collaborative culture with networks and social activities to connect colleagues across the business.

About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 passionate people united by a purpose to create positive, lasting impacts in communities worldwide. With more than 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we combine local dedication with global expertise to deliver innovative solutions.

What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance
Flexible hybrid working policy allowing two days per week from home and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We celebrate diversity and foster a culture of inclusion, supporting employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing
Access to health and wellbeing programs including virtual GP services, workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts, and menopause support.
Flex your time
Flexible working arrangements including part-time options, additional leave purchase, and the ability to flex daily hours.
Your development
Supportive environment investing in your growth through training, mentoring, and professional chartership.

Experience
- Proven knowledge of planning, designing, and managing site investigations
- Understanding and application of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
- Familiarity with UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment approaches
- Strong report writing skills, able to present complex technical information clearly and accurately
- Data handling experience; GIS knowledge is desirable
- Awareness of different regulatory regimes including development planning consenting, environmental permitting, due diligence, nuclear site end states, and 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
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Ability to mentor and support early career professionals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 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