Associate Geotechnical Engineer - Hybrid, Leadership

WSP Global Inc.; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working across the UK

Thrive wellbeing program

Gymflex discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP in Brighton is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and lead complex geotechnical projects. You will guide technical analyses, develop ground models and manage client relationships while driving quality, risk management and project profitability.

The role offers hybrid working with opportunities to collaborate across the UK, supporting career development toward Chartership and contributing to the growth of our geotechnical business.

Qualifications

• Substantial technical background in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and ground risk management.
• Experience leading delivery of complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to review and approve high-quality technical outputs.
• Experience developing proposals, managing project finances and new business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership across a portfolio of complex geotechnical projects, ensuring quality and commercial success.
• Lead development and assurance of ground models, geotechnical assessments, design solutions and deliverables.
• Direct and review advanced geotechnical analysis for foundations, earthworks, slopes, and tunnels.
• Manage project performance including programme, budget, resources, quality, risk and contract requirements.
• Develop client relationships, understand strategic priorities and secure future work opportunities.
• Lead bids and proposals with technical approaches, delivery strategies and fee submissions.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentorship to engineers and geologists, supporting succession planning.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on team strategy, workload planning and growth of geotechnical business.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Ground modelling

Design review

Client management

Mentoring

Education

Chartered status with ICE or Geological Society

Job description

WSP in Brighton is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and lead complex geotechnical projects. You will guide technical analyses, develop ground models and manage client relationships while driving quality, risk management and project profitability.

The role offers hybrid working with opportunities to collaborate across the UK, supporting career development toward Chartership and contributing to the growth of our geotechnical business.