Geo Environmental Engineer

Tetra Tech Europe; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Geo-environmental Engineer in Cardiff to join an established geo-environmental team. The role involves designing, procuring, supervising and managing ground investigations across development, health, education, defence and infrastructure projects.

You will deliver desk studies, log boreholes, coordinate lab work, monitor groundwater and ground gas, and produce accurate reporting while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in geology, engineering geology or environmental science.
• Practical ground investigation experience (scoping, logging, monitoring, reporting).
• Full driving licence."Desirable: CAT/Genny, SSSTS/SMSTS, Water Hygiene, First Aid, CSCS card."

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise ground investigations and logging of soils.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and ensure data quality.
• Produce desk studies and interpretative reports.
• Manage project logistics, procurement and on-site teams.
• Maintain health, safety and regulatory compliance and client requirements.

Skills

Ground investigation

Desk studies reporting

Site management

HSE compliance

Communication

Education

Geology/Engineering Geology degree

Job description

We are looking for Geo-environmental Engineers to join our team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an established and expanding national geo-environmental business.

We provide ground investigation and geo-environmental consultancy services for a broad range of private and public sector clients in the development, health, education, defence and infrastructure sectors.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Geo-environmental Engineer you will support the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations across development, health, education, defence and infrastructure clients. You will deliver desk studies, scope and set up site investigations, log boreholes, schedule labs, undertake groundwater and ground gas monitoring, and produce accurate factual and interpretative reporting.

Your Impact in this position

You’ll provide high-quality ground investigation data and technical interpretation that directly influences project design and risk management. By ensuring strong site delivery and clear reporting, you’ll help clients meet safety, regulatory and programme objectives while advancing the team’s technical reputation and supporting business growth.

• Technical ground investigation: Confidently plan and supervise site investigations, log soils, coordinate laboratory testing and manage data quality to industry standards.
• Reporting & interpretation: Produce concise, technically robust desk studies and interpretative reports.
• Project & site management: Manage logistics, procurement and on‑site teams efficiently; meet programmes and budgets while adapting to site constraints.
• Health, safety & compliance: Apply strong HSE awareness on site, follow environmental controls and ensure work meets statutory and client requirements.
• Communication & collaboration: Communicate findings clearly to engineers, clients and contractors; contribute to a collaborative team culture and mentor junior staff.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Degree in geology, engineering geology or environmental science. Practical ground investigation experience (scoping, logging, monitoring, reporting). Full driving licence. Desirable: CAT/Genny, SSSTS/SMSTS, Water Hygiene, First Aid, CSCS card. Tailored training and development provided.

Working environment

Cardiff based with UK site work (c.50% site time). Hybrid working available, flexible pattern to suit project needs. Occasional overnight stays and travel required.

About Tetra Tech

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.

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.