Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists - All Grades

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists of all grades to join their team. This role involves engaging in diverse projects, preparing ground models, and contributing to sustainability efforts while enjoying a work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee resource groups for inclusivity

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality reports and design deliverables.
• Ambition to progress towards chartered status.
• Demonstrable consultancy and ground risk management experience for experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Production of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients.
• Preparing ground models and design parameters.
• Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Job description

Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists - All Grades

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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.

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.

To find out more about our Geotechnical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineers & Engineering Geologists at all levels across the UK.

Roles are available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.

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
• 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
• Using our newly developed geotechnical 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
• For experienced professionals we expect you to take a lead in critical business development, complex projects and mentoring staff
  
  

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
• For experienced professionals demonstrable and credible consultancy and ground risk management experience
  
  

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.

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. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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.

#WeAreWSP

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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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