PFAS Technical Lead

Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are differentiated by Leading with Science ® to provide innovative technical solutions to our clients. We support global commercial and government clients focused on water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. With 27,000 associates worldwide, including 5,500 in the UK, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems.

PFAS contamination is one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing the UK and Europe. As a Technical Director or Associate Director (depending on candidate and experience) you will play a high-profile role in shaping Tetra Tech’s response to this rapidly evolving market. Working within our Geo-Environmental and Mining Business Unit, you will lead the growth of our PFAS and emerging contaminants capability across Europe, with opportunities to influence wider European and international strategy.

This is a senior level appointment for someone who wants to combine technical excellence, market influence, client leadership and innovation to deliver solutions that make a tangible difference for communities, ecosystems and industry.

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Technical Director or Associate Director to lead our PFAS and emerging contaminants capability across Europe. This strategic leadership role combines technical excellence, market development, business growth and client engagement, with responsibility for both leading and providing technical support to the continued growth of our PFAS business aligned with Tetra Tech’s wider environmental, water and geo-environmental services.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical leadership to support the development of Tetra Tech’s PFAS and emerging contaminants capability across priority European markets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients across sectors including industry, aviation, defence and water.
• Strengthen Tetra Tech’s reputation as a leader in PFAS consulting through thought leadership, innovation and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of PFAS specialists.
• This is an exciting opportunity to shape a rapidly developing technical and regulatory market within a global multidisciplinary consultancy.

• Lead the development and delivery of Tetra Tech’s PFAS and emerging contaminants strategy across Europe.
• Establish and grow a market leading technical presence, forward workload and differentiated service offering.
• Identify, position for and secure strategic opportunities with priority clients and sectors.
• Support capability planning, strategic recruitment and succession planning aligned with forecast growth.
• Contribute to the wider Geo-Environmental growth strategy and collaborate across Tetra Tech’s UK, European and global business.

• Act as senior technical lead and subject matter expert for PFAS and emerging contaminants projects.
• Provide technical governance, review and quality assurance across complex project delivery.
• Lead the development of robust conceptual site models, risk-based strategies and practical remediation solutions.
• Maintain and share insight on evolving regulation, industry guidance, treatment technologies and emerging best practice.
• Mentor and develop technical staff, supporting knowledge transfer and capability growth across the business.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, technology providers and industry stakeholders.
• Lead market engagement and early positioning for strategic bids, frameworks and major opportunities.
• Raise Tetra Tech’s profile through thought leadership,…