Associate Geo- Environmental Consultant

Tetra Tech Europe; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Professional memberships

Health cover

Training support

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is looking for an Associate Geo-environmental Consultant to join their team in Leeds or Derby. You will lead and support technically complex geo-environmental projects while building client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

The successful candidate will have a degree in geology or environmental science and significant experience in contaminated land assessment. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting professional development and innovation.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in geo-environmental consultancy and contaminated land projects.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC level).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of geo-environmental projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor junior colleagues through guidance and support.

Skills

Contaminated land assessments

Project management

Client engagement

Communication

Report writing

Education

Degree or master's in geology, engineering geology or environmental science

Job description

Join Tetra Tech as an Associate Geo-environmental Consultant to deliver technically complex and nationally significant projects across the UK, helping clients solve environmental and land quality challenges whilst developing your own technical and leadership expertise.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As an Associate Geo-environmental Consultant based in Leeds or Derby, you will join a northern geo-environment team of 30 specialists and become part of Tetra Tech’s national team of over 100 geo-environment professionals across 10 UK and Ireland offices. The team delivers Ground Investigation, Land Quality & Remediation, PFAS and EDD services and Groundwater & Geothermal expertise to both public and private sector clients. You’ll lead and support on broad range of geo-environmental projects for sectors and clients including defence, water utilities, logistics, master developers and major airport operators. Often working within multidisciplinary teams, you’ll provide technical oversight across the full project lifecycle, from desk studies and site investigations through to remediation design, implementation and regulatory liaison. You’ll also contribute to a business that has grown significantly in recent years and continues to invest in innovation, people development and flexible working.

Your Impact in this Position

You’ll play a key role in delivering technically robust and commercially successful projects, build and maintain client relationships and help to develop the next generation of geo-environmental professionals.

Core Capabilities

Project Management

• Lead and support on the delivery of geo-environmental and multidisciplinary projects


• Champion best practice, innovation and knowledge sharing

Technical Expertise

• Extensive experience of contaminated land assessments and remediation, including qualitative risk assessment, waste classification and current British Standards and CIRIA guidance.


• Experience in management of site investigations, laboratory scheduling, groundwater sampling and ground gas monitoring.


• Strong communication and report-writing skills

Client Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships


• Confidently communicating technical information with clients and stakeholders at all levels

Business Growth

• Support business development activities and contribute to strategic growth through proactive client engagement and high-quality project delivery


• Lead and contribute to bids, tenders and framework submissions


• Leverage professional networks to identify new opportunities

Mentoring & Professional Development

• Mentor and support junior colleagues through technical guidance, training and project delivery oversight.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

You’ll hold a degree or master’s in geology, engineering geology or environmental science, with substantial geo-environmental consultancy experience across contaminated land assessment and remediation projects. You’ll be self-motivated, commercially aware and confident managing workloads and deadlines within a collaborative team environment. Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC level) and a full UK driving licence are required. We actively support Chartership through structured mentoring aligned with The Geological Society, including Chartered Geologist and Chartered Scientist pathways, alongside attractive Chartership bonuses.

Working Environment

This role is based in Leeds or Derby with flexible and hybrid working options available, with an expectation of regular collaboration in regional offices across the North and Midlands.

Tetra Tech offers a flexible benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cover, professional memberships, training and tailored career development support.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

Tetra Tech supports public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

Equality & Diversity

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role