Geo-Environmental Consultant

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consulting firm is seeking a Geo‑Environmental Consultant to join their team. This role will allocate approximately 60% of the time to site-based activities in locations such as London and the South East, and the remaining 40% to office work. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related subject. The company provides flexible working options and is committed to professional development. Join and contribute meaningfully to environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation

Professional development incentives

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Full Driving Licence (manual).
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations.
• Produce detailed reports based on site data.
• Undertake ground gas and groundwater monitoring works.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Driving Licence

Education

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

Tools

Phase 1 screening reports

Phase 2 interpretative reports

Job description

We are seeking a Geo‑Environmental Consultant to join our team. The role requires around 60% of your time site based (typically around London and the South East but occasionally further afield nationally and internationally) and 40% office based, although this may vary as workload dictates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo‑environmental ground investigations.
• Undertake desk‑top study assessments.
• Accurately collect, analyse and interpret site data.
• Produce detailed reports.
• Undertake ground gas and groundwater monitoring works and assessment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Approximately 3‑5 years experience in a similar role.
• Degree in geology, engineering geology, environmental science or a related subject.
• Strong analytical, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to work independently.
• Full Driving Licence (manual).
• Relevant site works accreditations/qualifications are an advantage (e.g. SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS, 1st aid).
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental management.
• Experience producing Phase 1 screening reports and Phase 2 interpretative reports including qualitative and generic quantitative risk assessments.
• Understanding of governing standards/guidance for investigation and remediation of contaminated land.

Location

Leicester / Manchester / Leeds / London with national and occasional international site visits.

About Tetra Tech

With over 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices across 120+ countries, Tetra Tech is a global leader in environmental consulting. We provide in‑house ground investigation services and work on diverse projects across property & regeneration, defence estates and transport.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Benefits & Flexible Working

We offer flexible working arrangements, including job shares and part‑time opportunities, and competitive compensation. We also provide professional development incentives such as Chartership bonuses.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and make a meaningful contribution to the environment.