Associate Engineering Geologist

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Engineering Geologist in the Midlands, where you will play a pivotal role in the Land Quality Team. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clients, including public sector entities and private firms. You will leverage your expertise in geotechnical assessments and contaminated land evaluation to drive business development and manage projects effectively. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this established industry player provides a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in geotechnical ground investigation and interpretation.
• Knowledge of contaminated land assessment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development to secure new clients.
• Lead design and oversight of ground investigations.
• Prepare bids and proposals for projects.

Skills

Geotechnical ground investigation

Business development

Contaminated land assessment

Project management

Communication skills

Health and safety management

IT literacy

Education

Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology

Chartered membership of a professional body

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Engineering Geologist to join our team in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to take a senior role in our Land Quality Team in the Midlands, part of Tetra Tech's 100-strong Geo-Environmental and Mining Business Unit.

Our Geo-Environmental Team comprises three core disciplines: Ground Investigation, Land Quality, and Groundwater & Geothermal. We deliver services to a broad range of private clients and the public sector, working on a variety of challenging projects and sites, often with colleagues in multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for developing clients and providing consultancy support for clients such as Harworth Estates, Homes England, MOD, water companies, and Highways.

About You

You will be experienced and knowledgeable in current practices and standards for geotechnical ground investigation and interpretation. You should be keen to develop new and existing clients, with some experience in business development preferred.

Knowledge of contaminated land assessment is desirable. You should be self-driven and ideally a Chartered Geologist or Chartered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Driving business development to secure new clients and nurture existing relationships.
• Working closely with other disciplines and offices across the north and Midlands to develop client engagement plans and deliver projects.
• Preparing bids and proposals.
• Project and financial management.
• Leading the design and oversight of ground investigations.
• Writing and reviewing geotechnical reports, desk studies, interpretative reports, and earthworks specifications.
• Reviewing contaminated land assessments and remediation strategies (if experienced).
• Line management, mentoring, and training junior team members.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• A relevant degree, e.g., geology or engineering geology.
• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Detailed knowledge of market conditions, opportunities, competition, and client base in the Midlands.
• Substantial experience in engineering geology/geotechnical assessment, from desktop review to interpretation, including slope stability, foundation recommendations, and dewatering.
• Experience in managing and supervising ground investigations.
• Experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full IT literacy.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental management related to ground investigation.
• Strong social, interpersonal, and communication skills.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services worldwide, with over 400 locations. We are committed to sustainable and resilient solutions, supporting individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information, visit http://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers or our website at www.tetratecheurope.com.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, transgender status, belief, marital status, maternity/shared parental leave, or other protected characteristics. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance.