Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist

WSP in the UK; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal or Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead innovative projects in the highways sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and develop your career in a supportive environment. With a focus on work-life balance and inclusivity, you will have the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office. Join a company that values your contributions and supports your professional growth, while making a significant impact on the infrastructure of the future.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing program

Inclusivity and diversity initiatives

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Proven experience in geotechnical engineering and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of design principles for retaining walls and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects within the highways sector.
• Manage project resources and deliverables effectively.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Report Writing

Client Liaison

Project Financial Management

Team Management

Education

Chartered Engineer Qualification

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Geotechnical Software

Eurocode 7

Job description

Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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.

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 the requirements of Eurocode 7: Part 1.
• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex 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 National Highway’s “Safety, Engineering & Standards” and operations and maintenance teams.
• Familiarity and an 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 65831
• Locations 62 - 68 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1LA, GB The Chase, Hertford, SG13 7NN, GB
• Posting Date 01/29/2025, 09:52 AM

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

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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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