Ground Investigation Engineer

Tetra Tech Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Belfast is looking for a Ground Investigation Engineer to design and manage geo-environmental investigations. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and experience with ground investigations. A full driving license and strong communication skills are essential. The role involves site work, often requiring overnight stays, and offers tailored training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Tailored training and development

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience of ground investigation including logging, supervision, and reporting.
• Willingness to travel for site-based work, requiring overnight stays.
• A full, preferably clean, driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, procurement, supervision, and management of investigations.
• Produce desk study assessments and detailed factual reports.
• Monitor ground gas and groundwater during investigations.

Skills

Ground investigation experience

Excellent written and verbal communication

Health and safety management

IT literacy

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in geology, engineering geology or environmental science

Tools

CAT and Genny Training

SSSTS or SMSTS

First Aid (3 day course)

CSCS card relevant to the position

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Ground Investigation Engineer to join our Geo-Environmental team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our established Geo-environment & Mining Business Unit of 100 staff across the UK & Ireland.

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
• First Aid (3 day courses)
• 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.

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.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services