Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Assistant Engineering Geologist

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join a dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in impactful projects, where you will produce detailed reports, analyze geotechnical structures, and contribute to sustainable practices. You'll work closely with specialists and clients, enhancing your skills through a supportive training framework. If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to progress towards chartered status, this is the perfect opportunity to shape your career while making a positive difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Understanding of ground risk and site investigation fundamentals.
• Proficient in generating high-quality reports and design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ground models and design parameters for projects.
• Supervise ground investigation and construction activities.

Skills

Soil Mechanics

Engineering Principles

Communication Skills

Ground Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are looking for Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our existing team in Bristol or Brighton.

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.
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co-ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in our project delivery.
• Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction for some of the UK’s most transformative projects across many different sectors.
• Using our newly developed training framework in the development of both yourself and your colleagues at all grades.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• 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.
• Ambition to progress towards chartered status.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.