Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Local Government Projects

WSP; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Gloucester seeks a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join the Local Government team on the Gloucestershire County Council professional services contract. Based in central Gloucester, you will deliver geotechnical, highways, bridges and infrastructure schemes with a focus on practical assessment, design and risk management.

You will lead a team, develop ground investigations, write reports and provide liaison with clients while mentoring junior staff and maintaining client

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Chartered Engineer with relevant institute.
• Experience of Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
• Ability to develop pragmatic geotechnical solutions for clients.
• Effective communicator with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical input across project stages from concept to asset management.
• Lead geotechnical projects as technical lead.
• Develop and procure ground investigations.
• Write and check reports and memos.
• Prepare design and assessment calculations (piling, etc.).
• Check CDM documentation.
• Support project management and client relations.
• Mentor and coach junior staff.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Communication

CDM awareness

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

WSP in Gloucester seeks a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join the Local Government team on the Gloucestershire County Council professional services contract. Based in central Gloucester, you will deliver geotechnical, highways, bridges and infrastructure schemes with a focus on practical assessment, design and risk management.

You will lead a team, develop ground investigations, write reports and provide liaison with clients while mentoring junior staff and maintaining client