Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist

WSP; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as an Associate Geotechnical Engineer, leading projects in the highways sector. You will develop technical reports, manage project resources, and mentor staff, all while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment. WSP values diversity and invests in your professional growth, ensuring a supportive workplace for all.

Benefits

Hybrid work policy

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible hours

Training and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering geotechnical projects, including report preparation.
• Ability to understand client requirements and influence contract specifications.
• Proven experience managing geotechnical desk studies and ground investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and liaise with specialists and clients in highways sector.
• Manage project work with robust financial management.
• Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop professional staff.

Skills

Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering

Excellent report-writing skills

Client liaison skills

Education

Chartered or near-chartered professional qualification

Tools

Geotechnical software

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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and 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:

We are currently looking for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead our East regional SDF framework within the highways sector. Ideally based locally within the region at our Cambridge or Hertford office. This role is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Your Role

• Develop professional and technically competent reports, liaise with specialists and clients primarily within the highways sector, utilizing efficient working practices to provide industry-leading, best-value services.
• Manage and deliver project work with robust financial management.
• Assist in managing team resources and project allocations.
• Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop professional staff.
• Support all aspects of project delivery, including client liaison, contractor and sub-consultant coordination, public and statutory consultations, quality control, and management of specialists.

What We Seek

• Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering with a solid understanding of underlying principles.
• Basic design skills for common solutions like retaining walls, foundations, and slope stabilization.
• Consultancy experience with good commercial awareness and relationships within the highways sector.
• Chartered or near-chartered professional qualification preferred.
• Experience in delivering geotechnical projects, including report preparation at a high technical level.
• Ability to understand client requirements and influence contract specifications.
• Experience in leading or being part of effective delivery teams from inception to construction.
• Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.
• Proven experience managing geotechnical desk studies, ground investigations, and design reports in accordance with Eurocode 7 : Part 1.
• Knowledge of Eurocode 7, UK design codes, ground investigation, and construction contracts and specifications.
• Experience interfacing with National Highway's standards and operations teams.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software for designing foundations, retaining walls, earthworks, and slope stability.
• Ability to critically evaluate work by others, including drawings, calculations, and reports.

If you don't meet all criteria, apply anyway—your experience might align well with this role or others within our team.

Join Us

Imagine a better future for yourself and for us all. Join our community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Our global team of over 69,000 employees works together to serve communities near and far.

Apply today and be part of our journey.

About Us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with over 69,300 passionate people dedicated to creating positive, lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With more than 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are committed to our local communities and powered by international expertise.

What’s in It for You?

Work-life Balance

We value your personal life. Our hybrid work policy allows working from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern UK offices.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We promote a culture of inclusion and respect, supported by employee resource groups that foster diversity.

Health & Wellbeing

Our Thrive programme supports your health and wellbeing, offering NHS doctor access, gym discounts, menopause support, and workplace adjustments.

Flexibility

Enjoy flexible hours, part-time options, additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays to suit your needs.

Your Development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and support for Chartership and other professional development opportunities.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.