Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer in Leeds, where your contributions will help shape transformative projects across various sectors. This role offers the opportunity to develop professionally while working on impactful projects that prioritize sustainability and innovation. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, engage in site-based work, and enhance your skills through a robust training framework. With a commitment to work-life balance and inclusivity, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career and community.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing support

Development and training opportunities

Inclusivity & Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare ground models and design parameters.
• Analyze slopes, walls, foundations, and geotechnical structures.
• Supervise ground investigation and construction projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic soil mechanics

Engineering principles

Ground risk appreciation

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

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.

We are looking for an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to join our existing team in Leeds.

A little more about your role…

1. The production of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients.
2. Preparing ground models and design parameters.
3. Analysis of slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures.
4. Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co-ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines.
5. Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in our project delivery.
6. Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction for some of the UK’s most transformative projects across many different sectors.
7. Using our newly developed geotechnical training framework in the development of both yourself and your colleagues at all grades.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

1. A fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation.
2. A good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality reports and design deliverables.
4. Ambition to progress towards chartered status.

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

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 inclusion.

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.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.