Geo- Environmental Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Geo-environmental Consultant/Engineering Geologist in Leeds. The role involves delivering engineering geology and geo-environmental services, producing assessments, managing ground investigations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, have experience in ground investigation, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options, and a focus on key sectors such as energy and water.

Qualifications

• Experience in ground investigation, geotechnical and geo-environmental assessment and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of health, safety and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engineering geology and geo-environmental services.
• Producing desk-based assessments and developing site models.
• Managing ground investigations and interpreting data.

Skills

Ground Investigation

Geotechnical Assessment

Report Writing

Data Interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Degree or Masters in Geology or Engineering Geology

Job description

Purpose & Scope of the Role

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 (including PFAS & EDD services) and Groundwater & Geothermal. We serve key sectors including Energy, Water, Defence, Nuclear and Property, and have grown our business by approximately 50% over the last four years, with ambitious plans to continue this growth.

We are looking for a Geo-environmental Consultant / Engineering Geologist to join our team in Leeds, working largely across the north of England. You will be part of a northern geo-environment consulting team of 30 staff (11 based in Leeds) within a wider national team of 100 specialists. The team delivers services to a broad range of private and public sector clients, often as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

Your Impact in this Position

You will be responsible for delivering engineering geology and geo-environmental services across a range of challenging projects and sites. This includes supporting key clients such as water utilities, development organisations and government bodies.

Your work will involve producing desk-based assessments, developing conceptual site models, designing and managing ground investigations, interpreting data and preparing reports. You will also contribute to remediation and earthworks strategies, mining risk assessments, and provide input during construction phases. In addition, you will support tendering activities, project and financial management, and collaborate closely with colleagues and clients.

Core Capabilities

• Site Assessment & Ground Modelling: Production of desk-based assessments of site geology, hydrogeology, history and risk to develop ground and conceptual site models
• Ground Investigation & Reporting: Design of geotechnical and contamination investigations, data interpretation and preparation of interpretative reports
• Remediation & Earthworks: Production of remediation strategies and earthworks specifications, including input into construction phase activities
• Site Supervision & Delivery: Ground investigation management, site supervision, and support during remediation and earthworks implementation
• Collaboration & Project Support: Input into tendering, project and financial management, and liaison with multidisciplinary teams and clients

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

A degree or Masters in geology or engineering geology, with experience in ground investigation, geotechnical and geo-environmental assessment and reporting. Experience in mining risk, earthworks and remediation is beneficial. Strong written and verbal communication skills, IT literacy, and a good understanding of health, safety and CDM regulations are important. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work are required.

Working Environment

The role is based in Leeds with work primarily across the north of England. The position includes a mix of office, site and home working. Flexible working arrangements are supported, including hybrid working, with travel required for site investigations and supervision activities.

Tetra Tech - About us

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. We support 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 are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

Equality and 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.