Assistant Geotechnical Engineer — Hybrid, Chartership Path

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the UK is seeking Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our Leeds/Newcastle/London team. You will produce professional reports, prepare ground models, and analyse slopes and foundations.

You will undertake geotechnical analyses for underground structures, collaborate with structural teams, and participate in site investigations for UK and international mine projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and inclusivity.

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 skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce professional and technically competent reports and liaise with specialists and clients.
• Prepare ground models and design parameters.
• Analyse 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.
• Collaborate with structural teams to intergrade ground behaviour into structural solutions.
• Provide site-based support and supervise ground investigations and construction for UK and international mine projects.
• Promote health, safety and equality in all aspects of work.

Skills

Communication skills

Geotechnical software

Education

Degree in geotechnical/engineering

Tools

Plaxis

Rocscience

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in the UK is seeking Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our Leeds/Newcastle/London team. You will produce professional reports, prepare ground models, and analyse slopes and foundations.

You will undertake geotechnical analyses for underground structures, collaborate with structural teams, and participate in site investigations for UK and international mine projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and inclusivity.