Geo-Environmental Consultant

Tetra Tech Europe; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy based in Cardiff is seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant to support geotechnical assessments and site investigations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in geology or environmental science, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role involves collaborating with a team and producing detailed reports while focusing on client care and project management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Health and safety emphasis

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in ground investigations and land contamination.
• Ability to produce technical reports and desk studies.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and management of geo-environmental assessments.
• Produce factual and interpretative reports.
• Collaborate with other specialists in environmental teams.

Skills

Ground investigation

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in geology or relevant environmental science

Postgraduate qualification (beneficial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Geo-environmental assessment tools

Job description

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We are looking for a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team based in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an established and growing regional team, part of Tetra Tech's 100 strong and expanding national geo-environmental resource.

We provide ground investigation and geo-environmental consultancy services for a broad range of private and public sector clients in the development, health, education, defence and infrastructure sectors. Your main duties and responsibilities will be to assist with the design, procurement, supervision, management and reporting of geotechnical and geo-environmental assessments and site investigation. This will include the production of desk study assessments, the accurate collection of site data and the production of detailed factual and interpretative reports as well as undertaking ground gas and groundwater monitoring works.

You will become a member of a busy team delivering focused solutions for our growing key client base, with emphasis on technical excellence, client care and effective project management. You will be working alongside other land contamination, environmental due diligence, ground investigation, groundwater and geo-technical specialists to deliver holistic solutions to clients’ needs in these areas. Additionally, you will collaborate with geo-environmental teams in other offices and with other specialists in the planning, environment and engineering teams.

Key attributes required for the position are sound technical knowledge, enthusiasm, self-motivation and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The role will require travel, principally within Wales and the Southwest region but there may also be occasional requirements to support other regional offices within the UK.

About You

You will hold a degree in geology, engineering geology, hydrogeology or relevant environmental science discipline. Whilst not essential, it would be beneficial for you to have a post graduate qualification such as a Master’s degree. You should also be working towards Chartership with a relevant body, such as CIWEM IEMA or Geo Soc.

• You must have experience of ground investigation and the skills and knowledge to interpret ground investigation data and assess land contamination.
• You must be able to produce Phase 1 geo-environmental desk top study reports incorporating Preliminary Risk Assessments, Phase 2 factual reports and be able to contribute to interpretative reporting.
• You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be fully IT literate as you will be required to write clear, concise and technically robust reports.
• You must have a good understanding of health, safety and environmental management, as applied to ground investigation.
• You must have a full, preferably clean, driving license.
• You will be a team player with strong social, interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting www.tetratecheurope.com/careers

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

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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