Assistant Geotechnical Engineer — Hybrid & Growth

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Thrive wellbeing programme

Virtual GP service

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our team in Leeds, Newcastle, or London. You will produce professional reports, prepare ground models, and analyse geotechnical structures while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves site-based supervision of ground investigations for UK and international mine projects, with a focus on health, safety, and inclusion across the company.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing high quality reports and deliverables.
• Familiarity with tunnelling methods (TBM, NATM, SCL) and shaft sinking techniques.
• Knowledge of geotechnical analysis software such as Plaxis or Rocscience.
• Ambition to progress towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Produce professional, technically competent reports and liaise with specialists and clients.
• Prepare ground models and design parameters.
• Analyze slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures or geological hazards.
• Perform geotechnical analyses for underground structures including load assessments and ground-structure interaction modelling.
• Collaborate with structural teams to integrate ground behaviour into designs.
• Support all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Site-based work supervising ground investigations and construction for UK and international mine projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Tunnelling knowledge

Geotechnical reporting

Ground investigation understanding

Education

Degree in geotechnical, geology or related field

Tools

Plaxis

Rocscience

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our team in Leeds, Newcastle, or London. You will produce professional reports, prepare ground models, and analyse geotechnical structures while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves site-based supervision of ground investigations for UK and international mine projects, with a focus on health, safety, and inclusion across the company.