Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Assistant Engineering Geologist

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work on transformative projects, contributing to sustainable practices and innovative solutions in geotechnical engineering. You'll be part of a supportive community that values personal and professional growth, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to develop your career in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Gym membership discounts

Unlimited access to NHS doctor

Flexible working arrangements

Personal development support

Qualifications

• Understanding of ground risk and site investigation.
• Ability to generate high-quality reports and design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ground models and design parameters.
• Support project delivery and client liaison.
• Supervise ground investigation and construction.

Skills

Soil Mechanics

Geotechnical Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Coordination

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Status Progression

Job description

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.

To find out more about our Geotechnical business, click on the following link: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering

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 coordinating 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 sectors.
• Using our newly developed training framework to develop yourself and your colleagues at all grades, fostering a culture of learning from each other.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 excellence. With over 9,000 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

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 creating a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you tools to improve your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor 24/7, face-to-face video consultations, workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts, and menopause support.

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 flexible make-up times. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement flexibly.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and support for Chartership. We foster a supportive environment to help you develop professionally.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, marital status, or belief. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.