Defence jobs in United Kingdom

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 circa 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. Our Geo team undertakes a diverse range of projects across various sectors, to deliver geo‑environmental consultancy services backed up by in‑house ground investigation services. We have an opportunity for a Geo‑Environmental Consultant to join our team working in contaminated land, site investigation and brownfield redevelopment across a variety of market sectors including property & regeneration, defence estates and transport. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to become part of the team with the opportunity to progress their career across a range of exciting projects.

• Assisting with the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo‑environmental ground investigations.
• Undertaking desk‑top study assessments.
• Accurate collection, analysis and interpretation of site data.
• Producing detailed reports.
• Undertaking ground gas & groundwater monitoring works and assessment.

• About 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• A degree in geology, engineering geology, environmental science or a related subject.
• Strong analytical, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills but also able to work independently and use initiative.
• Full driving licence (manual).
• Experience of managing and supervising ground investigation on site, including groundwater and ground gas monitoring, and the skills and knowledge to interpret data. Accreditations/qualifications such as SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS, 1st‑aid etc are an advantage.
• Knowledgeable in current practice and governing standards/guidance for the investigation and remediation of contaminated land and able to produce Phase 1 geo‑environmental desk‑top study reports incorporating preliminary risk assessment and Phase 2 interpretative reports including qualitative and generic quantitative risk assessments.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental management.

With over 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices across more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are proud to offer our people market‑leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com.

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

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Mid‑Senior level

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Management and Manufacturing

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