Tetra Tech
Geo-Environmental Consultant
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Join Tetra Tech as a Geo-environmental Consultant to be involved in the delivery of technically complex projects across the north of England, helping clients solve ground engineering and land quality challenges whilst developing your own technical skills.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
Our Geo-Environmental Team is a dynamic group of around 100 specialists spread across 10 offices throughout the UK and Ireland, working across three core disciplines: Ground Investigation, Land Quality & Remediation (including PFAS & EDD services) and Groundwater & Geothermal. We serve key sectors including Energy, Water, Defence, Nuclear and Property, and have grown our business by approximately 50% over the last four years, with ambitious plans to continue this growth.
We are looking for a Geo-environmental Consultant / Engineering Geologist to join our team in Leeds or Manchester, working largely across the north of England. You will be part of a northern geo-environment consulting team of 30 staff within a wider national team of 100 specialists. The team delivers services to a broad range of private and public sector clients, often as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
Your Impact in this Position
You will be responsible for delivering engineering geology and geo-environmental services across a range of challenging projects and sites. This includes supporting key clients such as water utilities, development organisations and government bodies.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be to assist with the design, procurement, supervision, management and reporting of geotechnical and geo-environmental assessments and site investigation. This 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 and groundwater monitoring works.
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Core Capabilities
- Site Assessment & Ground Modelling: Production of desk-based assessments of site geology, hydrogeology, history and risk to develop ground and conceptual site models
- Ground Investigation & Reporting: Design of geotechnical and contamination investigations, data interpretation and preparation of interpretative reports
- Remediation & Earthworks: Production of remediation strategies and earthworks specifications, including input into construction phase activities
- Site Supervision & Delivery: Ground investigation management, site supervision, and support during remediation and earthworks implementation
- Collaboration & Project Support: Input into tendering, project and financial management, and liaison with multidisciplinary teams and clients
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
A degree or Masters in geology or engineering geology, with experience in ground investigation, geotechnical and geo-environmental assessment and reporting. Experience in mining risk, earthworks and remediation is beneficial. Strong written and verbal communication skills, IT literacy, and a good understanding of health, safety and CDM regulations are important. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work are required.
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Working Environment
The role is based in either Leeds or Manchester with work primarily across the north of England. The position includes a mix of office, site and home working. Flexible working arrangements are supported, including hybrid working, with travel required for site investigations and supervision activities.
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.
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