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Role Title: Graduate Engineering Geologist Start Date: September 2027 Location: Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh Ready to build your career on projects that shape the future of our built environment? Join a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy where you’ll work on varied geo-environmental and geotechnical projects from day one.
Purpose & Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is a market-leading consultancy delivering data-driven solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, energy and international development. Our Geo-environmental team provides geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy, supported by in-house ground investigation services. We are seeking two Graduate Engineering Geologists or Geo-environmental Consultants to join the team and contribute to contaminated land, geotechnical assessment, site investigation and brownfield redevelopment projects across property & regeneration, utilities, defence estates and transport.
Your Impact in this position You will support the delivery of ground investigations and environmental assessments, helping to gather, analyse and interpret site data and produce clear technical outputs. Working alongside experienced specialists, you’ll build practical consultancy skills while contributing to projects that make a real difference.
5 Core Capabilities Desk Study Assessments – Prepare desktop reviews to inform site understanding and project decisions.
Ground Investigation Support – Assist with the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations.
Data Collection and Interpretation – Collect, analyse and interpret site data accurately and confidently.
Technical Reporting – Produce interpretative contamination and geotechnical reports to a high standard.
Monitoring and Assessment – Undertake ground gas and groundwater monitoring and support assessment work.
Training, Qualifications & Experience You’ll need a minimum 2:1 degree in geology, engineering geology or a related subject, plus a genuine interest in engineering geology, site investigation, contaminated land and brownfield redevelopment. A work placement or similar experience is desirable. Strong analytical, written, verbal and presentation skills, teamwork, a commitment to working towards chartership, a full driving licence, vehicle access and suitability for security clearance are required.
Working Environment Based in Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh, with hybrid working supported in line with team and project needs. As a graduate role, there will be an expectation to spend more time in the office initially to support learning, collaboration and development, alongside site visits and project-based travel as required.
Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026 Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027 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 Additional Information
- Organization: 784 TCE
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