Geo-Environmental Consultant

Tetra Tech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their team in London. The role involves assisting with ground investigations and data analysis. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a relevant degree. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Chartership bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience managing and supervising ground investigations on site.
• Knowledgeable in current governing standards for contaminated land.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and management of geotechnical investigations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret site data.
• Conduct ground gas and groundwater monitoring.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in geology, engineering geology, environmental science or related subject

Job description

Our Geo-Environmental Team is a dynamic group of around 100 specialists spread across 10 offices throughout the UK and Ireland, working across three core disciplines: Ground Investigation, Land Quality & Remediation (incl. PFAS & EDD services) and Groundwater & Geothermal. We serve key sectors including Energy, Water, Defence, Nuclear and Property. Over the last 4 years we have grown our business by c 50% and we have ambitious plans built on a clear strategy to continue this rate of growth over the next 4 – 5 years.

But what truly sets us apart is our culture. Here, you’ll be supported by a collaborative and inclusive team, trusted to take ownership of your work, challenged to grow your skills and expertise, and empowered to be ambitious in your career goals. We believe in flexible working arrangements, including job shares and part-time opportunities, to help you balance life and work. Plus, we offer attractive Chartership bonuses to reward your professional development milestones.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the environment, eager to develop your geo‑environmental expertise, and want to be part of a forward‑thinking and fast growing business that values your contribution and has excellent opportunities for career development, then this is the place for you.

Our Geo team undertakes a diverse range of projects across various sectors, to deliver geo‑environmental consultancy services backed up by in‑house ground investigation services. We have an opportunity for a Geo‑Environmental Consultant to join our Geo‑environment team working in contaminated land, site investigation and brownfield redevelopment across a variety of market sectors including property & regeneration, defence estates and transport. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to become part of the team with the opportunity to progress their career across a range of exciting projects.

Key attributes required for the position are sound technical knowledge, enthusiasm, self‑motivation and excellent verbal and written communication skills. We anticipate the role will require approximately 60% of your time will be site based (typically around London and the SE but occasionally further afield nationally and internationally) and 40% will be office based, but this may vary as workload dictates.

The role will involve:

• Assisting with the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo‑environmental ground investigations.
• Accurate collection, analysis and interpretation of site data
• Undertaking ground gas & groundwater monitoring works and assessment.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Around 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• You will have a degree in geology, engineering geology, environmental science or related subject
• Strong analytical, written, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent teamwork skills but also able to work independently and use initiative
• Full Driving Licence (manual)
• You must have experience of, and be confident in, managing and supervising ground investigation on site, including groundwater and ground gas monitoring and have the skills and knowledge to interpret data. Any specific site works accreditations/qualifications held will be an advantage (e.g. SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS, 1st aid etc).
• You will be knowledgeable in current practice and governing standards/guidance for the investigation and remediation of contaminated land and must be able to produce Phase 1 geo‑environmental desk top study reports incorporating preliminary risk assessment and Phase 2 interpretative reports including qualitative and generic quantitative risk assessments.
• You must have a good understanding of health, safety and environmental management.

About Tetra Tech:

With over 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are proud to offer our people market‑leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com.

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.

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work‑life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.