Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist

Apex Contracting Co.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Leeds, where you can shape your career and contribute to innovative projects. This role offers the chance to work with a talented team, manage diverse projects, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working policy that promotes work-life balance and a culture of inclusivity. Your expertise in geotechnical engineering will be valued as you lead projects, mentor staff, and liaise with clients to deliver exceptional results. Apply today to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in engineering.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing programme

Development and training opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in geotechnical engineering with strong report writing skills.
• Experience in managing geotechnical projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Developing technical reports and managing project financials.
• Supervising ground investigations and mentoring team members.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Report Writing

Project Financial Management

Client Liaison

Team Management

Consultancy Experience

Ground Investigation

Eurocode 7 Knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Geotechnical Software

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

We are currently looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Leeds.

A little more about your role…

• The development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients, 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.
• Site-based work supervising ground investigation and construction.
• To participate in profile raising and bidding activities as part of both the Leeds and the wider UK team.

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 stabilization solutions.
• Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors.
• 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.
• Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.
• 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.
• 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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognizes 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.

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.

Flex your time?

For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training are important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training, or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.