Geo- Environmental Consultant

Tetra Tech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds seeks a Geo-environmental Consultant to manage ground investigations and provide geo-environmental services for key clients. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team-focused environment. Candidates should have strong geotechnical assessment experience and excellent communication skills. Flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation are also provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Chartership bonuses

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Practical experience of managing and supervising ground investigations.
• Experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental assessment.
• Strong communication skills for report writing and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based assessments and manage site investigations.
• Produce ground models and contamination reports.
• Design geotechnical investigations and remediation strategies.

Skills

Managing ground investigations

Geotechnical assessment

Geo-environmental reporting

Communication skills

Health and safety management

Driving license

Team collaboration

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Geo-environmental Consultant / Engineering Geologist to join our team in Leeds to work largely in the north of England. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our northern geo-environment consulting team of 30 staff (currently 11 staff based in Leeds) and part of Tetra Tech’s 100 strong national geo-environmental resource.

Our northern geo-environment consulting team provides services for a broad range of private clients and the public sector, working on a range of challenging projects and sites and often with colleagues in multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for providing engineering geology and geo-environmental services for water utilities clients such as United Utilities and Yorkshire Water and for development clients such as Harworth Estates, Homes England and the MOD.

The role will include:

• The production of desk-based assessments of site geology, hydrogeology, history and assessment of risk to generate ground models and conceptual site models,
• Geotechnical and contamination ground investigation design, data interpretation and interpretative reporting,
• Ground investigation management and site supervision,
• Production of remediation and earthworks strategies and specifications,
• Construction phase input including remediation and earthworks supervision,
• Input into tendering for projects,
• Assisting with the project and financial management including multidisciplinary projects. This will include liaison with other disciplines within Tetra Tech and client liaison and meeting attendance (virtual and face to face)

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

You will have all, or most of, the following:

• Practical experience of managing and supervising ground investigations and laboratory scheduling,
• Experience of geotechnical and geo-environmental assessment and reporting,
• Experience of mining assessments and investigations,
• Some knowledge of geotechnical design including foundation types and ground improvement options,
• Some experience in writing earthworks specifications and in the supervision of earthworks.
• Some experience of writing remediation strategies.
• A willingness to travel on occasion for ground investigation works or remediation supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be fully IT literate such that you can write clear, concise and technically robust reports.
• A good understanding of health, safety and environmental management for ground investigation and of CDM regulations as applicable to design.
• A full, preferably clean, driving license.
• Strong social, interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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.