Ground Investigation Engineer

TETRA TECH; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Ground Investigation Engineer to join its Cardiff team. In this role, you will manage ground investigations and deliver consultancy services while benefiting from tailored training and development opportunities. A degree in geology or a related discipline and experience in ground investigations are essential for success.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Tailored training and development

Qualifications

• Degree required in geology or related field.
• Experience in ground investigation and reporting.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and management of ground investigations.
• Collect and analyze site data, producing reports.
• Monitor ground gas and groundwater.

Skills

Ground investigation experience

Communication skills

IT literacy

Health and safety management

Education

Degree in geology, engineering geology or relevant environmental science

Tools

CAT and Genny

SSSTS or SMSTS

Water Hygiene Card

CSCS card

Job description

We are looking for a Ground Investigation Engineer to join our team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an established and growing regional team, part of Tetra Tech’s 100 strong and expanding national geo-environmental resource.

The team provides 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. Your main duties and responsibilities will be to assist with the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations.

Key responsibilities will include the production of desk study assessments, the accurate collection of site data and the production of detailed factual and interpretative reports as well as undertaking ground gas & groundwater monitoring works and assessment.

We will tailor your training and development to achieve your own personal goals and our business objectives, providing the specific support you need to reach your potential.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

You will hold a degree in geology, engineering geology or a relevant environmental science discipline.

• You must have experience of ground investigation, including scoping, set-up, logging, supervision, laboratory scheduling, groundwater and ground gas monitoring and factual reporting.
  
• A willingness to travel for ground investigation works. At least 50% of the role will be site based and this may involve overnight stays.
  
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be fully IT literate as you will be required to write clear, concise and technically robust reports.
  
• You should have a good understanding of health, safety and environmental management, as applied to ground investigation.
  
• You must have a full, preferably clean, driving license.
  
• You will be a team player with strong social, interpersonal and communication skills.
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• CAT and Genny Training
  
• SSSTS or SMSTS
  
• Water Hygiene Card
  
• First Aid (3 day cources)
  
• CSCS card relevant to the position.
  

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE
• Requisition #78400001403