Geo Environmental Consultants/Engineering Geologists

Tetra Tech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious Geo-environmental Consultants and Engineering Geologists to join their dynamic teams in Leeds, Manchester, and Edinburgh. This role offers a chance to work on high-profile projects in brownfield redevelopment and geotechnical consultancy, providing essential services to both private and public sector clients. With a focus on professional development and mentorship, you will gain valuable experience in ground investigation management, risk assessment, and report writing. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and personal growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Life Insurance

Flexible Working Options

Childcare Benefits

Additional Holiday

Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing ground investigations and writing reports.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based assessments and manage ground investigations.
• Produce remediation strategies and supervise earthworks.

Skills

Geotechnical Assessment

Geo-environmental Assessment

Ground Investigation Management

Data Interpretation

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Management

Driving License

Education

First Degree in Geology

Masters in Engineering Geology

Job description

Due to significant project and framework wins we currently have 3 vacancies for ambitious Geo-environmental Consultants and Engineering Geologist Consultants at either Consultant or Senior Consultant level to join our teams in each of the following offices Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh. These are excellent opportunities for ambitious individuals to join our established Geo-environment & Mining Business Unit of 100 staff across the UK & Ireland. The Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh offices provide brownfield redevelopment, ground investigation, geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy services to a broad range of high profile private and public sector clients primarily across the property, water and defence sectors.

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.
• We would be particularly interested in candidates with experience in the investigation and assessment of PFAS.
• Production of remediation and earthworks strategies and specifications.
• Mining risk assessments.
• Construction phase input including supervision and reviewing earthworks data.
• 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).

Our experienced team members will offer mentoring and the opportunity to progress to professional chartership following our Geological Society accredited Training Scheme and we will pay for your professional membership. In a Senior grade position, you will also be involved in mentoring staff. We will tailor your training and development accordingly to achieve your own personal goals, providing the specific support you need to reach your potential.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

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

• A first degree or Masters degree in geology or engineering geology.
• 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.

Rewards

In return for your dedication, you’ll enjoy an excellent remuneration package, including contributory pension, life insurance and flexible working options. Pick and choose your perfect blend from flexible options including childcare, additional holiday and travel insurance.

Tetra Tech’s flexible benefits scheme was introduced in recognition of the fact that the needs and priorities of each individual differ. Tetra Tech’s “Flexible Benefits” is a menu of benefit options which allows you to vary your remuneration package to suit your own personal circumstances.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 WYG