Principal Engineering Geologist - Expiring soon!

We are looking for a Principal Engineering Geologist to join our team to work largely in the north and northwest and to be based either in our central Manchester or central Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our northern geo-environment team of 30 staff, part of Tetra Tech's 90 strong national geo-environmental resource. Our northern geo-environment teams provide services for 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 providing project management and engineering geology services largely for development sites for clients such as Harworth Estates, Homes England and the MOD. You will also provide geotechnical mentoring for others involved in geotechnical interpretation and assessments. 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, Slope stability assessment and settlement assessment, Completion of Fee Quotations and tenders, Line Management, Mentoring, Support and Training of Junior Members of the Team, Geotechnical support across the northern Geo-environment teams 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 geotechnical assessment from desk top review stage through to interpretation including slope stability assessment, foundation recommendations, settlement assessment. 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. Rewards In return for your dedication, you'll enjoy an excellent remuneration package, including contributory pension, life insurance, health cover and flexible working options. Pick and choose your perfect blend from advantages including childcare, additional holiday and travel insurance. You'll also benefit from a tailored package of professional training and development, with support to achieve your career goals and a fully paid professional membership subscription. Tetra Tech's flexible benefits scheme was introduced in recognition of the fact that the needs and priorities of each individual differ. Tetra Tech's "Flexible Benefits" is a menu of benefit options which allows you to vary your remuneration package to suit your own personal circumstances. Tetra Tech wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. We will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.