Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Assistant Engineering Geologist

WSP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Engineering Geologists to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to engage in significant projects, contributing to the production of technical reports and supervising site investigations. You will collaborate with a talented team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality geotechnical solutions while embracing a culture of learning and sustainability. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and eager to progress in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce technical reports and liaise with clients and specialists.
• Supervise ground investigations and construction projects.

Skills

Soil Mechanics

Engineering Principles

Communication Skills

Client Liaison

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. We promote a culture of learning from each other through our collective experience.

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.