Ground Investigation Engineer - Belfast - #196641

Join a fast-growing geo-environmental consultancy where technical excellence, collaboration and career progression are at the heart of everything we do.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Ground Investigation Engineer based in Belfast, you will support the delivery of high-quality geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations across sectors including energy, water, defence and infrastructure. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to projects from initial scoping and desk studies through to site supervision and reporting. You’ll play a key role in ensuring investigations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards, while developing your expertise within a supportive and expanding business.

Your Impact in this position

You will be instrumental in delivering reliable ground data that informs critical design and environmental decisions. From supervising site works to producing detailed interpretative reports, your contribution will directly influence project outcomes. With a strong focus on quality, safety and innovation, your work will help clients manage risk and deliver sustainable solutions.

Core Capabilities

Technical Delivery: Support the design and execution of ground investigations, producing robust desk studies and contributing to high-quality interpretative assessments.

Site Operations: Lead and supervise site activities including logging, sampling and contractor coordination, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.

Data & Reporting Excellence: Collect and analyse geotechnical and environmental data with accuracy, producing clear, concise and technically sound reports.

Health, Safety & Compliance: Champion best practice in health, safety and environmental management, maintaining high standards across all site and office-based activities.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships and communicating technical findings with clarity and confidence.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Degree in geology, engineering geology or environmental science, with proven experience in ground investigation including site supervision, logging, monitoring and reporting. Strong communication and IT skills, with a solid understanding of HSE practices. Willingness to undertake site-based work (around 50%, including overnight stays) and a full UK driving licence required.

Working Environment

Based in Belfast, with flexible and hybrid working options available. Expect a mix of office, site and remote working, depending on project needs. We support flexible working patterns, including part-time and job share arrangements, 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 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

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