Ground Investigation Engineer

Tetra Tech Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geo-environmental consultancy is looking for a Ground Investigation Engineer to assist with geotechnical investigations in Cardiff. The role involves site assessments, data collection, and report writing, ideal for a proactive individual with a degree in geology or a related field. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with geotechnical investigations, including supervision and factual reporting.
• Willingness to travel for site-based work.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Produce desk study assessments and detailed reports.
• Conduct ground gas and groundwater monitoring.
• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations.

Skills

Ground investigation experience

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Team player

Education

Degree in geology, engineering geology, or relevant environmental science

Tools

CAT and Genny

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Ground Investigation Engineer to join our team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an established and growing regional team, part of Tetra Tech’s 100 strong and expanding national geo-environmental resource.

The team provides ground investigation and geo-environmental consultancy services for private and public sector clients in development, health, education, defence and infrastructure. Your main duties and responsibilities will be to assist with the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations.

Responsibilities

• Production of desk study assessments, accurate collection of site data and production of detailed factual and interpretative reports.
• Undertaking ground gas and groundwater monitoring works and assessment.
• Assist with the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigations.

Skills, knowledge and experience

You will hold a degree in geology, engineering geology or a relevant environmental science discipline.

• Experience of ground investigation, including scoping, set-up, logging, supervision, laboratory scheduling, groundwater and ground gas monitoring and factual reporting.
• Willingness to travel for ground investigation works. At least 50% of the role will be site based and may involve overnight stays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fully IT literate with ability to write clear, concise and technically robust reports.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental management as applied to ground investigation.
• Full, preferably clean, driving license.
• Team player with strong social, interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• CAT and Genny Training
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Water Hygiene Card
• 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.

We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting www.tetratecheurope.com/careers

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.