Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Ground Risk & Design Lead

WSP; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Virtual GP service

Gymflex discount

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Hertford to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects. You will manage ground investigations, data interpretation and design work while mentoring engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes business development, client relationships and delivery excellence within a hybrid working environment in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and ground risk management.
• Significant experience in geotechnical design, analysis and interpretation across varied sectors.
• Chartered status or progress towards chartership with ICE or Geological Society.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on complex geotechnical projects, providing advice and oversight.
• Lead development of ground models, assessments and design solutions.
• Oversee calculations for foundations, earthworks and slopes.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering geology

Ground risk management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Chartered engineer (ICE / Geological Society)

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Hertford to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects. You will manage ground investigations, data interpretation and design work while mentoring engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes business development, client relationships and delivery excellence within a hybrid working environment in the UK.