Description
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 (incl. PFAS & EDD services) and Groundwater & Geothermal. We serve key sectors including Energy, Water, Defence, Nuclear and Property. Over the last 4 years we have grown our business by c 50% and we have ambitious plans built on a clear strategy to continue this rate of growth over the next 4 – 5 years.
But what truly sets us apart is our culture. Here, you'll be supported by a collaborative and inclusive team, trusted to take ownership of your work, challenged to grow your skills and expertise, and empowered to be ambitious in your career goals. We believe in flexible working arrangements, including job shares and part-time opportunities, to help you balance life and work. Plus, we offer attractive Chartership bonuses to reward your professional development milestones.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the environment, eager to develop your geo-environmental expertise, and want to be part of a forward-thinking and fast growing business that values your contribution and has excellent opportunities for career development, then this is the place for you.
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 you to join Tetra Tech's 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.
Experience of undertaking site works of varying size across a large range of environments.
You will have project management (PM) skills and experience to deliver a ground investigation project through the entire project life cycle (proposal, contract, implementation and close out). You will take responsibility for deliverables, financial performance and client relationship management.
Yor time will be split circa 50:50 between office and 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. As your PM skills develop the amount of site works will reduce to those projects requiring your experienced input.
You will be expected to attend an office 1-2 days per work or as demanded by your team, clients and projects. We adopt a fully flexible approach to the way we work that best serves our clients, colleagues and work/life balance.
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.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Member of a professional body and working towards Chartership
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
Understanding project finances
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.
Tetra Tech wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. We will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.
Additional Information
- Organization: 784 TCE
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