Associate Geotechnical Engineer — Hybrid & Leadership

WSP Global Inc.; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Brighton is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. You will provide technical leadership across complex geotechnical projects, develop ground models and design solutions while managing programme, budget and risk.

You will mentor junior staff and contribute to securing future work with key clients. The role requires Chartered status with a relevant institution (ICE or Geological Society) or equivalent qualification, and a collaborative leadership style to

Qualifications

• Substantial technical background in geotechnical engineering and engineering geology.
• Experience leading delivery of complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to review and approve high-quality technical outputs.
• Experience preparing proposals and contributing to new business development.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management; senior representative of the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership across a portfolio of geotechnical projects.
• Lead development and assurance of ground models, geotechnical assessments and design deliverables.
• Direct and review advanced geotechnical analysis for foundations, earthworks and tunnels.
• Oversee project performance: programme, budget, resources, quality, risk and contracts.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to secure future work.
• Lead bids and proposals with technical approaches and fee submissions.
• Mentor engineers and geologists; support succession planning and development.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering geology

Team leadership

Client management

Project delivery

Ground risk management

Education

Chartered status with ICE or Geological Society

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Brighton is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. You will provide technical leadership across complex geotechnical projects, develop ground models and design solutions while managing programme, budget and risk.

You will mentor junior staff and contribute to securing future work with key clients. The role requires Chartered status with a relevant institution (ICE or Geological Society) or equivalent qualification, and a collaborative leadership style to