SLR has a busy, well-established Land Quality team in its European Operations. Due to ongoing commercial success and a busy forward order book, it is looking to expand its Land Quality team in Leeds. The team undertakes a wide variety of geo-environmental assessments particularly across the built environment, industry, infrastructure and energy sectors and we are interested to hear from all candidates with similar experience.
This position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a team of leading geoscience professionals (including geotechnical engineers, geologists and contaminated land specialists) within a truly multinational consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement based on performance.
The Land Quality team undertakes a wide range of site assessment/investigation and associated reporting for a diverse range of clients and the successful applicant will be required to undertake and manage project tasks, fieldwork and data manipulation and assist in preparing subsequent reports to provide advice to clients.
Rewards & Benefits
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life, income, and travel insurance
- Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
- Volunteering and Community Giving
- Flexible, hybrid and agile working
- 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
- Buy or sell leave options
- Core working hours
- Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
- Workplace Nursery benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally
About you:
We have positions available at the following grades – Project, Senior & Associate (SLR’s grading structure is: Graduate - Project – Senior – Associate – Principal – Technical Director).
Level of experience will depend on the grade, but all will require
- Experience in geo-environmental site investigations and reporting
- A degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
- Experience managing fieldwork and coordinating site investigation contractors
- Knowledge of contaminated land and geo-environmental assessment practices
- Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting skills
- An understanding of relevant health and safety requirements for site-based work
- A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK, as regular site visits will be required
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Skills Required
- Experience in geo-environmental site investigations and reporting
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline
- Experience managing fieldwork and coordinating site investigation contractors
- Knowledge of contaminated land and geo-environmental assessment practices
- Strong data analysis, interpretation, and technical reporting skills
- Understanding of relevant health and safety requirements for site-based work
- Driving licence permitting legal driving in the UK
SLR Consulting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SLR Consulting and has not been reviewed or approved by SLR Consulting.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia with HSA/FSA options. Company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program further strengthen the core package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) (or regional equivalent) with company matching is a standard component and is repeatedly listed across roles. This provides structured retirement support alongside core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO accrual paired with a set of paid holidays is a recurring element, with some regions also offering buy/sell leave and enhanced family leave. These provisions signal meaningful time‑off flexibility in several markets.
SLR Consulting Insights
What We Do
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.
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