Senior/Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant (Bristol)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior or Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their Geo-environment team in Bristol. The role focuses on contaminated land and site investigation, offering career progression through involvement in diverse projects. Candidates should have relevant degrees and project management skills, along with a commitment to professional qualification.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Several years of post-graduate experience required.
• Commitment to professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Project management and coordination of multi-discipline project teams.
• Design, procurement, supervision, and management of ground investigations.
• Producing detailed technical reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in geology

Degree in engineering geology

Degree in environmental science

Job description

Our Geo-Environmental & Mining (GEM) Business Unit comprises Land Quality, Ground Investigation, Groundwater & Geothermal, and Mining disciplines undertaking a diverse range of projects across sectors including Energy, Defence, Property & Government Services.

The successful candidate will join this 100-strong Business Unit, delivering focused solutions for our growing key client base with an emphasis on technical excellence, client care, and effective project management. They will work alongside other land quality, environmental due diligence, ground investigation, groundwater, and geo-technical specialists to provide holistic solutions. Additionally, collaboration with geo-environmental teams in other offices and with planning, environment, and engineering specialists is expected.

Our Geo team undertakes a diverse range of projects across sectors, delivering geo-environmental consultancy services supported by in-house ground investigation services.

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our Geo-environment team, focusing on contaminated land, site investigation, and brownfield redevelopment across various sectors such as property & regeneration, defence estates, energy, and transport. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression through involvement in exciting projects.

Responsibilities include:

1. Project management and coordination of multi-discipline project teams
2. Client management and development
3. Design, procurement, supervision, and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations
4. Desk top study assessments
5. Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
6. Producing detailed technical reports
7. Ground gas & groundwater monitoring and assessment

Qualifications/Skills:

• Degree in geology, engineering geology, environmental science, or related field
• Several years of post-graduate experience
• Project management skills, including team coordination, resource control, quality, budget, and schedule management, with a focus on safety and technical standards
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental management
• Knowledge of current contaminated land guidance, Part 2A legislation, and development planning regime
• Strong communication skills and client relationship development experience
• Knowledge of investigation, assessment, and remediation standards for contaminated land, with ability to produce Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports
• Commitment to professional qualification
• Teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Full Driving Licence

About Tetra Tech:

With over 27,000 employees across more than 550 offices in 120 countries, Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services. We offer market-leading development and project opportunities, aiming to solve complex global challenges.

We foster a collaborative environment that supports performance, innovation, and creativity, along with competitive benefits.

For more information, visit www.tetratecheurope.com.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or parental status, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, flexible start/end times, or compressed hours, are available to help balance work and personal life.

We are committed to a connected, collaborative community that values social connection and work-life balance, supported by hybrid and agile working options.