Description
About the Role
We are looking for a Principal Engineering Geologist to join our team in Manchester to work largely in the north and northwest. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our northern geo-environment team of 30 staff (currently 6 staff based in Manchester) and part of Tetra Tech's 100 strong geo-environmental and Mining Business Unit.
Our Geo-Environmental Team comprises 3 core disciplines, Ground Investigation, Land Quality and Groundwater & Geothermal delivering our services to a broad range of private clients and the public sector, working on a variety challenging projects and sites and often with colleagues in multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for developing clients and providing consultancy support for clients such as Harworth Estates, Homes England, MOD, Water companies and National Highways.
About You
You will be experienced and knowledgeable in current practice and governing standards/guidance for geotechnical ground investigation and interpretation. You will have experience of technical site supervision of ground investigations. Ideally you will have some knowledge of contaminated land assessment.
You will be self-driven and be striving to achieve Chartership if you have not already done so. We have an approved mentor scheme aligned with the Geological Society of London to support the chartership process for Chartered Geologist.
Responsibilities will include;
- Project and Financial Management,
- Undertaking / review of desk top assessments and ground constraints assessments
- Design of ground investigations,
- Technical oversight of ground investigations including site visits,
- Schedule of laboratory testing (geotechnical and contamination – if experienced in the latter)
- Geotechnical interpretation of ground investigations (GIR) including derivation of geotechnical material parameters,
- Geotechnical option assessments,
- Earthworks specifications and slope stability assessment,
- Contaminated Land Assessment (if experienced in this)
- Completion of Fee Quotations and tenders,
- Line Management,
- Mentoring, Support and Training of Junior Members of the Team,
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- You will hold a degree and/or masters degree in geology, engineering geology or geotechnical engineering.
- You will have substantial experience in engineering geology / geotechnical assessment from desk top review stage through to interpretation including slope stability assessment, foundation recommendations, dewatering temporary works etc.
- You will have supervised ground investigations.
- Ideally you will have experience in contaminated land assessment
- You must 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 must have a good understanding of health, safety and environmental management, as applied to ground investigation.
- You will be a team player with strong social, interpersonal and communication skills.
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.
At Tetra Tech, 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 http://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at Tetra Tech Europe Careers - Jobs (selectminds.com)
Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Tetra Tech are always 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.
Additional Information
- Organization: 784 WYG
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