Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead significant projects within the highways sector. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team, contributing to impactful projects while enjoying a flexible work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in geotechnical engineering, excellent report-writing skills, and a passion for mentoring others. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and inclusivity, and take the next step in your career with a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Gym Membership Discounts

Personal Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical project delivery and report preparation.
• Understanding of client requirements and contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects and manage team resources effectively.
• Develop technical reports and liaise with clients and specialists.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Report Writing

Client Liaison

Project Management

Design Skills

Commercial Awareness

Team Management

Geotechnical Software

Education

Chartered Engineer Qualification

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Geotechnical Software

Eurocode 7

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 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 a part-time basis.

A little more about your role…

• The development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients predominantly within the highways sector, making use of efficient working practices to provide industry leading, best value services.
• Effectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management.
• Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.
• Managing, motivating, mentoring, and developing professional staff.
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control, and management of specialists.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles.
• Basic design skills for the commonly adopted retaining wall, foundation, and slope stabilisation solutions.
• Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors within the highways sector.
• Ideally Chartered or near chartered professional qualification.
• Experience in the delivery of geotechnical projects, including preparing reports to a high technical level.
• An understanding of client requirements and the ability to influence contract specifications.
• Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.
• Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.
• Proven previous experience of undertaking and managing: geotechnical desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with Eurocode 7 : Part 1.
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications including a working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges CD622 and CS641.
• Experience in managing the interface with Highway’s “Safety, Engineering & Standards” and operations and maintenance teams.
• Familiarity and ability to interrogate a wide range of geotechnical software for the design of civil engineering projects including deep and shallow foundations (including pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability, and reinforced earthworks.
• The skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations, or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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 excellence. 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 differences to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. 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, gender reassignment, or belief, marital status, or maternity/paternity. As a 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.