Geo-Environmental Supervisor / Engineer

Job Summary

Kiwa CMT is looking for a Geo-Environmental Supervisor to lead our team and deliver high-quality projects. This role combines hands-on technical work with team leadership, offering a great opportunity to shape project delivery and support the development of others. This role is based in our Derby office.

About the role

• Line manage the Geo-Environmental team, including regular 1 to 1s and annual reviews
• Provide technical guidance, support, training and mentoring to team members
• Take overall responsibility for financial, operational and technical performance of the department
• Manage and deliver a range of geo-environmental projects, including programme and budget control
• Design and complete phased contaminated land investigations
• Carry out waste, topsoil, macadam and related investigations, including scheduling, assessment and reporting
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Liaise with clients, regulators, stakeholders, subcontractors and internal teams
• Prepare detailed quotes, accept orders and schedule work
• Undertake soil and groundwater sampling and ground gas and groundwater monitoring
• Support the Head of Site Investigation with recruitment activities
• Prepare samples and coordinate chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing
• Produce Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports, remediation strategies and verification reports
• Assess analytical results, including human health and waste assessments
• Maintain sample storage systems and tracking software
• Attend management and forecasting meetings
• Supervise subcontractors

Do you have what it takes?

• Degree in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. geology, geotechnics, hydrogeology, chemistry, environmental science) or equivalent experience
• Full UK driving licence (essential) with willingness to travel frequently if and when needed
• Experience managing / supervising a team (desirable)
• Working toward chartership with evidence of ongoing CPD maintenance
• Demonstrate a proven track record in contaminated land investigation and assessment with knowledge and experience in Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations, options appraisals and remediation design, supervision and verification/validation for a range of different types of projects and clients
• Demonstrate a proven track record of project management of contaminated land and brownfield projects
• An understanding of WM3 and experience in waste assessment using HazWasteOnline
• Experience using HoleBASE software
• Proficient at logging soil and rock to BS5930:2015+A1:2020
• Relevant H&S training, e.g. CSCS, manual handling, asbestos awareness
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal relations at all levels     

What can you expect from us in return?

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, office based role with frequent travel (1 day working for home per week, flexible around site work)
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.