Geo Environmental Engineer

Join a growing geo-environmental consultancy in Edinburgh where your technical expertise will directly support critical infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Geo-environmental Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of ground investigation and consultancy services across a diverse client base, including infrastructure, healthcare, education and defence. You'll support projects from initial desk studies through to on-site supervision and reporting, ensuring high standards of technical quality and compliance. This is an opportunity to develop your career within a well-established and expanding national business, with tailored support to help you progress.

Your Impact in this position

You will support the planning, execution and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations. Your work will involve collecting and analysing site data, producing clear and technically robust reports, and undertaking groundwater and ground gas monitoring. Your input will directly inform design decisions, risk management and project delivery, ensuring safe and effective outcomes for clients.

Technical Delivery

Apply your knowledge to support the design and execution of ground investigations, producing accurate desk studies and interpretative assessments that inform project decisions.

Site Operations

Confidently supervise site activities including logging, sampling and contractor coordination, ensuring efficient and compliant investigation works.

Data & Reporting Excellence

Collect, analyse and present environmental and geotechnical data with precision, delivering clear, concise and technically sound reports.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Embed best practice in health, safety and environmental management across all activities, maintaining high standards on site and in reporting.

Collaboration & Communication

Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, building strong working relationships and communicating technical information with clarity and confidence.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Degree in geology, engineering geology or environmental science, with experience in ground investigation including site work, monitoring and reporting. Strong communication and IT skills, with a solid understanding of HSE practices. Willingness to travel for site work (around 50%, including occasional overnight stays) and a full UK driving licence required. Eligibility for security clearance is essential. Desirable certifications include CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS, CAT & Genny, First Aid and Water Hygiene.

Based in Edinburgh with a flexible hybrid working model. Expect a mix of office, site and remote working, depending on project requirements. Flexible working patterns are supported, with site work forming a significant and rewarding part of the role.

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 ofexpertiseacross 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.