Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working where travel

Health & wellbeing programmes

Virtual GP service

Gymflex gym discounts

Menopause support package

WSP My Hour for personal time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Assistant Engineering Geologist to join our team in Leeds, Newcastle, or London. You will produce reports, model ground conditions, and analyze geotechnical structures while collaborating with cross-discipline teams on UK and international projects.

The role involves site supervision of investigations, design of support systems, and contributing to tunnelling and shaft sinking works, with a strong emphasis on health, safety and inclusion at

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an industry relevant subject.
• Fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation.
• Good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for reports and designs.
• Familiarity with tunnelling methods (TBM, NATM, SCL) and shaft sinking.
• Knowledge of geotechnical software such as Plaxis or Rocscience.
• Ambition to progress towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Produce professional and technically competent reports and liaise with specialists and clients.
• Prepare ground models and design parameters.
• Analyze slopes, walls, foundations and other geotechnical structures or assess geological hazards.
• Undertake and review geotechnical analyses for underground structures including load assessments and ground-structure interaction modelling.
• Design temporary and permanent support systems and integrate ground behaviour into structural solutions.
• Collaborate with structural teams and support project delivery with client liaison and cross-discipline coordination.
• Site-based work supervising ground investigation and construction for UK mine projects and provide input during tunnelling and shaft sinking operations.
• Promote health, safety, and equality in all aspects of work according to company policies.

Skills

Ground risk & site investigation

Soil mechanics

Technical reporting

Verbal & written communication

Tunnelling methods familiarity

Geotechnical analysis software

Education

Degree in geotechnical or related field

Tools

Plaxis

Rocscience

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

We are looking for Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our existing team in Leeds/Newcastle/London

A Little More About Your Role…

• The production of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients
• Preparing ground models and design parameters
• Analysis of slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures or assessment of geological hazards
• Undertake and review geotechnical analyses for underground structures including load assessments, ground-structure interaction modelling, and design of temporary and permanent support systems
• Collaborate with structural teams to intergrade ground behaviour considerations into structural solutions
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co‑ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines
• Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction for UK and International mine projects and provide technical input during tunnelling and shaft sinking operations
• Promote health, safety, and equality in all aspects of work, adhering to company policies and values

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Degree‑qualified in an industry relevant subject
• A fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation
• A good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality reports and design deliverables
• Familiarity with tunnelling methods (e.g., TBM, NATM, SCL) and shaft sinking techniques
• Knowledge in geotechnical analysis software (e.g. Plaxis, Rocscience, or similar)
• Ambition to progress towards chartered status

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.