Associate Engineering Geologist

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Engineering Geologist in the Midlands! This exciting role offers the chance to lead business development efforts, manage projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You'll leverage your expertise in geotechnical assessments and contaminated land evaluations while mentoring junior staff. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this role provides a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact diverse projects. If you're passionate about geology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation

Collaborative environment

Innovation and creativity support

Qualifications

• Experienced in geotechnical ground investigation and interpretation.
• Chartered Geologist or Chartered Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and manage client relationships.
• Prepare bids, manage projects, and oversee ground investigations.
• Mentor junior team members and write geotechnical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Assessment

Business Development

Contaminated Land Assessment

Communication Skills

Project Management

IT Literacy

Education

Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology

Chartered Membership

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 on 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 our 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 to clients such as Harworth Estates, Homes England, MOD, water companies, and Highways.

About You

You will be experienced and knowledgeable in current practice and governing standards/guidance for geotechnical ground investigation and interpretation. You will be keen to develop both new and existing clients and ideally have some experience in business development. Knowledge of contaminated land assessment is also desirable.

You will be self-driven and ideally a Chartered Geologist or Chartered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Driving business development activity to secure new clients and nurture existing client relationships
• Collaborating with other disciplines and offices across the North and Midlands to develop and implement client engagement plans and deliver work
• Preparing bids and proposals
• Managing projects and finances
• Leading design and oversight of ground investigations
• Writing and reviewing geotechnical reports (desk studies, interpretative reports, etc.)
• Writing and reviewing 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, dewatering, etc.
• Experience in managing and supervising ground investigations
• Experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation (desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and full IT literacy
• Good 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. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations worldwide. We are committed to providing sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

We offer a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity, along with competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more at http://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers and www.tetratecheurope.com.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of disability, transgender status, belief, marital status, or maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours, to support work/life balance.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 WYG
• Requisition #: 78400001362