Senior Site Investigation Engineer

Tetra Tech Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe seeks a Senior Site Investigation Engineer to join their national team based in Leeds. The role involves overseeing geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations across the UK, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Candidates should possess a degree in geology and have expertise in ground investigation methodologies. A flexible benefits package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Life Insurance

Health Cover

Flexible Working Options

Paid Overtime

Professional Membership Subscription

Qualifications

• Experience of ground investigation, including logging of soil and rock to BS5930.
• Willingness to spend most time on site within the north of England.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations.
• Supervise site works across varying environments.
• Prepare health and safety documentation for investigation works.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Teamwork

Health and Safety Management

Education

Degree in Geology or Similar

Tools

Openground Suite of Software

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About the Role

We are looking for Senior Site Investigation Engineer to be based in Leeds and join our national ground investigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for to join Tetra Tech’s 90 strong national geo-environmental resource. The national team provides ground investigation, geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy services for a broad range of private and public sector clients.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be managing of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations, largely in the north of England and with some sites across the UK. The role also includes managing site works including larger value sites across the UK.

Our experienced team members will offer mentoring and 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 hold a degree in geology or similar.
• Experience of ground investigation, including logging of soil and rock to BS5930, supervision of site works, groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
• You will be willing to spend most of your time on site, mostly within the north of England and often within 1 to 2 hours of the Leeds office. On occasion sites will be further afield and may require overnights stays, with all expenses covered by Tetra Tech.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be IT literate such that you can write clear, concise factual reports.
• You must have a good understanding of health, safety and environmental management, as applied to ground investigation.
• A full, preferably clean, driving license.
• You will be a team player with strong social, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing site works of varying size across a large range of environments.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• CSCS card relevant to the position
• SMSTS training
• Cat and Genny training
• First Aid training
• Experience with the Openground suite of software
• Understanding of Health and Safety including preparing health and safety documentation
• Preparing ground investigation works including booking subcontractors
• Security Cleared

Rewards

In return for your dedication, you’ll enjoy an excellent remuneration package, including contributory pension, life insurance, health cover and flexible working options. Pick and choose your perfect blend from advantages including childcare, additional holiday and travel insurance. You’ll also benefit from a tailored package of professional training and development, with support to achieve your career goals and a fully paid professional membership subscription.

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.

The role will include paid overtime at rates up to double time, and payment of a Inconvenience Allowance for site works exceeding 12 hours per day.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Science, and Other

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Environmental Services

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