Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental
Durham, County Durham
Senior Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations) Salary - £36,000-£38,000 / year + van and fuel card Permanent Role Ground Investigation Contractor Site based - Durham / North East ( Additional opportunities available in Manchester & Glasgow) A Senior Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Durham. You will be supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements. The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Earth Sciences) and a minimum of 2-3 years site investigation contracting experience. The client is seeking an individual with a contractor background, including hands-on field experience, who is also comfortable mentoring and supporting junior engineers. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites. The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, annual leave from 24-days increasing every year until 29 days + 8 bank holidays, equipment including a mobile phone and laptop, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, 6% pension contributions, £15/night disruption allowance when working away and £20/day subsistence allowance when working away. Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Site Engineer (Geologist / Ground Investigations) Salary - £36,000-£38,000 / year + van and fuel card Permanent Role Ground Investigation Contractor Site based - Durham / North East ( Additional opportunities available in Manchester & Glasgow) A Senior Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Durham. You will be supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements. The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Earth Sciences) and a minimum of 2-3 years site investigation contracting experience. The client is seeking an individual with a contractor background, including hands-on field experience, who is also comfortable mentoring and supporting junior engineers. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites. The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, annual leave from 24-days increasing every year until 29 days + 8 bank holidays, equipment including a mobile phone and laptop, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, 6% pension contributions, £15/night disruption allowance when working away and £20/day subsistence allowance when working away. Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
Purpose & Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. Our Groundwater & Geothermal Team forms part of a wider geo-environmental and mining business and delivers projects for public and private sector clients across the UK and Ireland. Our work spans the water, energy, infrastructure, defence, environmental management and property sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious hydrogeologist with relevant experience to join the team. You will work across a varied portfolio of groundwater and geothermal projects, including groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, hydrogeological risk assessment and geothermal development. The appointment may be made at Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist grade, depending on your experience. At Senior grade, we would expect you to demonstrate greater independence in managing defined work packages or smaller projects, acting as a day-to-day client contact and reviewing the work of less experienced colleagues. Your Impact in this position Reporting to a Principal or Associate member of the Groundwater & Geothermal Team, you will contribute to the technical and commercial delivery of projects from initial scoping through field investigation, assessment and reporting. You'll work across a varied portfolio including groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, hydrogeological risk assessment and geothermal development. You will be encouraged to develop your project management, client relationship, and leadership skills within a supportive, growing consultancy environment. The role will combine office-based technical work with site activities. You will collaborate with colleagues across the wider geo-environmental business and with other disciplines and will have opportunities to support projects throughout Great Britain and Ireland, as well as selected international assignments. 5 Core Capabilities Technical delivery: Plan, design, procure, supervise and manage groundwater and geothermal investigations, desk studies, technical assessments, conceptual site models and risk assessments. Field leadership: Carry out and supervise field activities such as groundwater monitoring, water features surveys, borehole drilling and installation, pumping tests, groundwater sampling and other hydrogeological testing. Analysis and reporting: Collate, quality-check, analyse and interpret groundwater, flow, water quality and site investigation data, then produce clear reports, notes, drawings and presentations. Digital and regulatory support: Use GIS and digital tools, and support abstraction, discharge, dewatering and other permit or licence applications. Client and project support: Help manage project set up, budgets, programmes, resources, subcontractors, change control and fee proposals, while supporting clients and junior colleagues. Contribute to tenders, fee proposals, bids and business development activities Training, Qualifications & Experience You'll have a good honours degree in geology, earth science, engineering geology, environmental science or a related discipline, plus relevant hydrogeology or groundwater experience. You'll bring practical fieldwork and investigation experience, strong data analysis and report writing skills, and a developing understanding of UK and/or Irish groundwater regulation and licensing. Good Microsoft Word, Excel and GIS skills are important, along with strong organisation, communication and time management. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required. Desirable experience includes groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, geothermal, hydrogeological risk assessment, borehole supervision, pumping test analysis, MODFLOW, hydrochemistry, permit/licence applications, fee proposals, subcontractor management, and working towards chartership or UK security clearance. Working Environment This role combines office-based and site work, with hybrid and flexible working available. You should expect some travel across Great Britain and Ireland, with occasional short periods away from your base office. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
Oct 29, 2026
Full time
Purpose & Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. Our Groundwater & Geothermal Team forms part of a wider geo-environmental and mining business and delivers projects for public and private sector clients across the UK and Ireland. Our work spans the water, energy, infrastructure, defence, environmental management and property sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious hydrogeologist with relevant experience to join the team. You will work across a varied portfolio of groundwater and geothermal projects, including groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, hydrogeological risk assessment and geothermal development. The appointment may be made at Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist grade, depending on your experience. At Senior grade, we would expect you to demonstrate greater independence in managing defined work packages or smaller projects, acting as a day-to-day client contact and reviewing the work of less experienced colleagues. Your Impact in this position Reporting to a Principal or Associate member of the Groundwater & Geothermal Team, you will contribute to the technical and commercial delivery of projects from initial scoping through field investigation, assessment and reporting. You'll work across a varied portfolio including groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, hydrogeological risk assessment and geothermal development. You will be encouraged to develop your project management, client relationship, and leadership skills within a supportive, growing consultancy environment. The role will combine office-based technical work with site activities. You will collaborate with colleagues across the wider geo-environmental business and with other disciplines and will have opportunities to support projects throughout Great Britain and Ireland, as well as selected international assignments. 5 Core Capabilities Technical delivery: Plan, design, procure, supervise and manage groundwater and geothermal investigations, desk studies, technical assessments, conceptual site models and risk assessments. Field leadership: Carry out and supervise field activities such as groundwater monitoring, water features surveys, borehole drilling and installation, pumping tests, groundwater sampling and other hydrogeological testing. Analysis and reporting: Collate, quality-check, analyse and interpret groundwater, flow, water quality and site investigation data, then produce clear reports, notes, drawings and presentations. Digital and regulatory support: Use GIS and digital tools, and support abstraction, discharge, dewatering and other permit or licence applications. Client and project support: Help manage project set up, budgets, programmes, resources, subcontractors, change control and fee proposals, while supporting clients and junior colleagues. Contribute to tenders, fee proposals, bids and business development activities Training, Qualifications & Experience You'll have a good honours degree in geology, earth science, engineering geology, environmental science or a related discipline, plus relevant hydrogeology or groundwater experience. You'll bring practical fieldwork and investigation experience, strong data analysis and report writing skills, and a developing understanding of UK and/or Irish groundwater regulation and licensing. Good Microsoft Word, Excel and GIS skills are important, along with strong organisation, communication and time management. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required. Desirable experience includes groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, geothermal, hydrogeological risk assessment, borehole supervision, pumping test analysis, MODFLOW, hydrochemistry, permit/licence applications, fee proposals, subcontractor management, and working towards chartership or UK security clearance. Working Environment This role combines office-based and site work, with hybrid and flexible working available. You should expect some travel across Great Britain and Ireland, with occasional short periods away from your base office. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
Purpose & Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. Our Groundwater & Geothermal Team forms part of a wider geo-environmental and mining business and delivers projects for public and private sector clients across the UK and Ireland. Our work spans the water, energy, infrastructure, defence, environmental management and property sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious hydrogeologist with relevant experience to join the team. You will work across a varied portfolio of groundwater and geothermal projects, including groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, hydrogeological risk assessment and geothermal development. The appointment may be made at Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist grade, depending on your experience. At Senior grade, we would expect you to demonstrate greater independence in managing defined work packages or smaller projects, acting as a day-to-day client contact and reviewing the work of less experienced colleagues. Your Impact in this position Reporting to a Principal or Associate member of the Groundwater & Geothermal Team, you will contribute to the technical and commercial delivery of projects from initial scoping through field investigation, assessment and reporting. You'll work across a varied portfolio including groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, hydrogeological risk assessment and geothermal development. You will be encouraged to develop your project management, client relationship, and leadership skills within a supportive, growing consultancy environment. The role will combine office-based technical work with site activities. You will collaborate with colleagues across the wider geo-environmental business and with other disciplines and will have opportunities to support projects throughout Great Britain and Ireland, as well as selected international assignments. 5 Core Capabilities Technical delivery: Plan, design, procure, supervise and manage groundwater and geothermal investigations, desk studies, technical assessments, conceptual site models and risk assessments. Field leadership: Carry out and supervise field activities such as groundwater monitoring, water features surveys, borehole drilling and installation, pumping tests, groundwater sampling and other hydrogeological testing. Analysis and reporting: Collate, quality-check, analyse and interpret groundwater, flow, water quality and site investigation data, then produce clear reports, notes, drawings and presentations. Digital and regulatory support: Use GIS and digital tools, and support abstraction, discharge, dewatering and other permit or licence applications. Client and project support: Help manage project set up, budgets, programmes, resources, subcontractors, change control and fee proposals, while supporting clients and junior colleagues. Contribute to tenders, fee proposals, bids and business development activities Training, Qualifications & Experience You'll have a good honours degree in geology, earth science, engineering geology, environmental science or a related discipline, plus relevant hydrogeology or groundwater experience. You'll bring practical fieldwork and investigation experience, strong data analysis and report writing skills, and a developing understanding of UK and/or Irish groundwater regulation and licensing. Good Microsoft Word, Excel and GIS skills are important, along with strong organisation, communication and time management. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required. Desirable experience includes groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, geothermal, hydrogeological risk assessment, borehole supervision, pumping test analysis, MODFLOW, hydrochemistry, permit/licence applications, fee proposals, subcontractor management, and working towards chartership or UK security clearance. Working Environment This role combines office-based and site work, with hybrid and flexible working available. You should expect travel across Great Britain and Ireland, with occasional short periods away from your base office. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
Oct 29, 2026
Full time
Purpose & Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. Our Groundwater & Geothermal Team forms part of a wider geo-environmental and mining business and delivers projects for public and private sector clients across the UK and Ireland. Our work spans the water, energy, infrastructure, defence, environmental management and property sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious hydrogeologist with relevant experience to join the team. You will work across a varied portfolio of groundwater and geothermal projects, including groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, hydrogeological risk assessment and geothermal development. The appointment may be made at Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist grade, depending on your experience. At Senior grade, we would expect you to demonstrate greater independence in managing defined work packages or smaller projects, acting as a day-to-day client contact and reviewing the work of less experienced colleagues. Your Impact in this position Reporting to a Principal or Associate member of the Groundwater & Geothermal Team, you will contribute to the technical and commercial delivery of projects from initial scoping through field investigation, assessment and reporting. You'll work across a varied portfolio including groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, monitoring, borehole investigations, hydrogeological risk assessment and geothermal development. You will be encouraged to develop your project management, client relationship, and leadership skills within a supportive, growing consultancy environment. The role will combine office-based technical work with site activities. You will collaborate with colleagues across the wider geo-environmental business and with other disciplines and will have opportunities to support projects throughout Great Britain and Ireland, as well as selected international assignments. 5 Core Capabilities Technical delivery: Plan, design, procure, supervise and manage groundwater and geothermal investigations, desk studies, technical assessments, conceptual site models and risk assessments. Field leadership: Carry out and supervise field activities such as groundwater monitoring, water features surveys, borehole drilling and installation, pumping tests, groundwater sampling and other hydrogeological testing. Analysis and reporting: Collate, quality-check, analyse and interpret groundwater, flow, water quality and site investigation data, then produce clear reports, notes, drawings and presentations. Digital and regulatory support: Use GIS and digital tools, and support abstraction, discharge, dewatering and other permit or licence applications. Client and project support: Help manage project set up, budgets, programmes, resources, subcontractors, change control and fee proposals, while supporting clients and junior colleagues. Contribute to tenders, fee proposals, bids and business development activities Training, Qualifications & Experience You'll have a good honours degree in geology, earth science, engineering geology, environmental science or a related discipline, plus relevant hydrogeology or groundwater experience. You'll bring practical fieldwork and investigation experience, strong data analysis and report writing skills, and a developing understanding of UK and/or Irish groundwater regulation and licensing. Good Microsoft Word, Excel and GIS skills are important, along with strong organisation, communication and time management. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required. Desirable experience includes groundwater resources, dewatering, contaminant hydrogeology, geothermal, hydrogeological risk assessment, borehole supervision, pumping test analysis, MODFLOW, hydrochemistry, permit/licence applications, fee proposals, subcontractor management, and working towards chartership or UK security clearance. Working Environment This role combines office-based and site work, with hybrid and flexible working available. You should expect travel across Great Britain and Ireland, with occasional short periods away from your base office. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
Purpose & Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. Our Groundwater & Geothermal Team forms part of a wider geo-environmental and water business and delivers projects for public and private sector clients across the UK and Ireland. Our work spans water resources, minerals and waste, environmental management, infrastructure, energy, defence, property and mining. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious hydrogeologist with relevant experience to join our team at Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist grade. The role will focus primarily on groundwater and contaminant transport projects, including hydrogeological risk assessments for landfill / deposit for recovery schemes, permit variations and surrender, environmental compliance and hydrogeological assessments for planning. The appointment may be made at Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist grade, depending on your experience. At Senior grade, we would expect you to demonstrate greater independence in managing defined work packages or smaller projects, acting as a day-to-day client contact, providing technical assurance and reviewing the work of less experienced colleagues. You will work across a varied portfolio of projects, contributing to technical and commercial delivery from initial scoping through field investigation, assessment, reporting and regulatory submission. The role will provide opportunities to work with waste and mineral clients, regulators, infrastructure providers and public and private sector clients. About the Role We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist to support the delivery of our hydrogeology and contaminant transport work. You will work closely with our groundwater, contaminated land, waste and permitting disciplines. The preferred candidate will have hydrogeological experience in the area of minerals and waste. You will be given the opportunity to work on related opportunities and across a range of sectors, including water resources, geothermal and other areas. Five Core Capabilities Technical delivery: Hydrogeological and contaminant transport assessment Waste and contaminant site characterisation Development of Conceptual Site Models Hydrogeological risk assessments for landfill and deposit-for-recovery schemes Environmental compliance assessments Hydrogeological assessments for planning Experience with permit variations and permit surrender projects Practical groundwater fieldwork, including groundwater monitoring Understanding and interpretation of hydrogeological conditions and contaminant pathways Delivery of technical work from initial scoping through investigation, assessment and submission Technical assurance and review of work, particularly at Senior grade Field leadership: Supervision of site investigations and borehole installation Landfill Construction Quality Assurance supervision Planning and coordination of groundwater monitoring activities Interpretation of field data and identification of follow-up requirements Understanding of health, safety and environmental management Ability to work away from the regular place of work for short periods Full driving licence and willingness to travel Ability to work independently and use initiative in field-based settings Coordination of field activities with multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors Analysis and reporting: Processing, analysing and presenting large and complex datasets Groundwater monitoring data interpretation Contaminant transport analysis Development and interpretation of Conceptual Site Models Technical writing Preparation of hydrogeological assessments and risk assessments Preparation of environmental compliance and planning documentation Preparation of regulatory submissions Presentation of technical findings to clients, regulators and project teams Strong verbal communication and presentation skills Digital and regulatory support: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Use of GIS to interrogate, analyse and present spatial information Understanding of the UK and/or Irish regulatory and licensing environment Regulatory knowledge relating to groundwater, discharges, site restoration and environmental assessment Support for environmental permitting, including permit variations and surrender Awareness of environmental compliance requirements Ability to work across groundwater, waste and permitting disciplines Client and project support: Contribution to technical and commercial delivery throughout the project lifecycle Initial project scoping and definition of technical requirements Contribution to and preparation of fee proposals Delivery of smaller projects and defined work packages Management and coordination of subcontractors At Senior grade, independent management of defined work packages or smaller projects Acting as a day-to-day client contact Strong verbal communication and presentation skills Collaboration with waste, groundwater, permitting and other multidisciplinary teams Working with waste and mineral clients, regulators, infrastructure providers, and public and private sector clients Technical assurance and review of less experienced colleagues' work Excellent teamwork skills, while also working independently and using initiative Supporting business development and related opportunities across different sectors Essential qualifications, skills and experience You will hold a degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or a related discipline, with an MSc in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Water Management or a similar subject desirable. You will have experience in waste and contaminant site characterisation and assessment, together with strong technical writing, data processing, verbal communication and presentation skills. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Experience in developing Conceptual Site Models and processing and presenting large, complex data sets would be advantageous. You should also have knowledge of, or be developing capability with, numerical contaminant modelling tools such as LandSim, ConSim and RAM, or other similar software packages, as well as an awareness of the regulatory permitting environment. Working Environment This role combines office-based technical work with site activities and client engagement, with hybrid and flexible working available. You should expect travel across Great Britain and Ireland, with occasional short periods away from your base office. You will collaborate with colleagues across the wider geo-environmental, water, infrastructure, energy and environmental-management businesses, as well as with clients, regulators, contractors and other technical specialists. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Purpose & Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. Our Groundwater & Geothermal Team forms part of a wider geo-environmental and water business and delivers projects for public and private sector clients across the UK and Ireland. Our work spans water resources, minerals and waste, environmental management, infrastructure, energy, defence, property and mining. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious hydrogeologist with relevant experience to join our team at Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist grade. The role will focus primarily on groundwater and contaminant transport projects, including hydrogeological risk assessments for landfill / deposit for recovery schemes, permit variations and surrender, environmental compliance and hydrogeological assessments for planning. The appointment may be made at Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist grade, depending on your experience. At Senior grade, we would expect you to demonstrate greater independence in managing defined work packages or smaller projects, acting as a day-to-day client contact, providing technical assurance and reviewing the work of less experienced colleagues. You will work across a varied portfolio of projects, contributing to technical and commercial delivery from initial scoping through field investigation, assessment, reporting and regulatory submission. The role will provide opportunities to work with waste and mineral clients, regulators, infrastructure providers and public and private sector clients. About the Role We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Hydrogeologist to support the delivery of our hydrogeology and contaminant transport work. You will work closely with our groundwater, contaminated land, waste and permitting disciplines. The preferred candidate will have hydrogeological experience in the area of minerals and waste. You will be given the opportunity to work on related opportunities and across a range of sectors, including water resources, geothermal and other areas. Five Core Capabilities Technical delivery: Hydrogeological and contaminant transport assessment Waste and contaminant site characterisation Development of Conceptual Site Models Hydrogeological risk assessments for landfill and deposit-for-recovery schemes Environmental compliance assessments Hydrogeological assessments for planning Experience with permit variations and permit surrender projects Practical groundwater fieldwork, including groundwater monitoring Understanding and interpretation of hydrogeological conditions and contaminant pathways Delivery of technical work from initial scoping through investigation, assessment and submission Technical assurance and review of work, particularly at Senior grade Field leadership: Supervision of site investigations and borehole installation Landfill Construction Quality Assurance supervision Planning and coordination of groundwater monitoring activities Interpretation of field data and identification of follow-up requirements Understanding of health, safety and environmental management Ability to work away from the regular place of work for short periods Full driving licence and willingness to travel Ability to work independently and use initiative in field-based settings Coordination of field activities with multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors Analysis and reporting: Processing, analysing and presenting large and complex datasets Groundwater monitoring data interpretation Contaminant transport analysis Development and interpretation of Conceptual Site Models Technical writing Preparation of hydrogeological assessments and risk assessments Preparation of environmental compliance and planning documentation Preparation of regulatory submissions Presentation of technical findings to clients, regulators and project teams Strong verbal communication and presentation skills Digital and regulatory support: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Use of GIS to interrogate, analyse and present spatial information Understanding of the UK and/or Irish regulatory and licensing environment Regulatory knowledge relating to groundwater, discharges, site restoration and environmental assessment Support for environmental permitting, including permit variations and surrender Awareness of environmental compliance requirements Ability to work across groundwater, waste and permitting disciplines Client and project support: Contribution to technical and commercial delivery throughout the project lifecycle Initial project scoping and definition of technical requirements Contribution to and preparation of fee proposals Delivery of smaller projects and defined work packages Management and coordination of subcontractors At Senior grade, independent management of defined work packages or smaller projects Acting as a day-to-day client contact Strong verbal communication and presentation skills Collaboration with waste, groundwater, permitting and other multidisciplinary teams Working with waste and mineral clients, regulators, infrastructure providers, and public and private sector clients Technical assurance and review of less experienced colleagues' work Excellent teamwork skills, while also working independently and using initiative Supporting business development and related opportunities across different sectors Essential qualifications, skills and experience You will hold a degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or a related discipline, with an MSc in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Water Management or a similar subject desirable. You will have experience in waste and contaminant site characterisation and assessment, together with strong technical writing, data processing, verbal communication and presentation skills. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Experience in developing Conceptual Site Models and processing and presenting large, complex data sets would be advantageous. You should also have knowledge of, or be developing capability with, numerical contaminant modelling tools such as LandSim, ConSim and RAM, or other similar software packages, as well as an awareness of the regulatory permitting environment. Working Environment This role combines office-based technical work with site activities and client engagement, with hybrid and flexible working available. You should expect travel across Great Britain and Ireland, with occasional short periods away from your base office. You will collaborate with colleagues across the wider geo-environmental, water, infrastructure, energy and environmental-management businesses, as well as with clients, regulators, contractors and other technical specialists. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
