Assistant Geotechnical Engineer: Tunneling & Ground Analysis

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive wellbeing programme

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Flexible hours policy

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our team across the UK (Leeds/Newcastle/London). The role involves producing professional reports, developing ground models, and analysing slopes and foundations for diverse geotechnical projects.

You will collaborate with structural teams, support project delivery, and supervise ground investigations on UK and international mine projects, while promoting health, safety and inclusion

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified in an industry relevant subject.
• Fundamental understanding of ground risk and site investigation.
• Good grasp of soil mechanics and engineering principles.
• Ambition to progress toward chartered status.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Undertake and review geotechnical analyses for underground structures including load assessments, ground-structure interaction modelling, and design of temporary and permanent support systems
• Collaborate with structural teams to intergrade ground behaviour considerations into structural solutions
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co‑ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines
• Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction for UK and International mine projects and provide technical input during tunnelling and shaft sinking operations
• Promote health, safety, and equality in all aspects of work, adhering to company policies and values

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Client liaison

Ground risk understanding

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Tools

Plaxis

Rocscience

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our team across the UK (Leeds/Newcastle/London). The role involves producing professional reports, developing ground models, and analysing slopes and foundations for diverse geotechnical projects.

You will collaborate with structural teams, support project delivery, and supervise ground investigations on UK and international mine projects, while promoting health, safety and inclusion