Senior Engineer - Geotechnical

Wsp; Lucknow; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to lead design and delivery of geotechnical packages for metro-scale projects in India. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, supervise ground investigations, and ensure compliance with Eurocode 7 and client requirements.

The role emphasizes robust project financial management, high-quality reporting, and strong client liaison. Chartered Engineer status or progress toward chartership is preferred, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Proven experience in geotechnical engineering for metro projects.
• Experience in geotechnical desk studies and GI reports.
• Familiarity with Eurocode 7: Part 1 and design documentation.
• Experience in preparing Geotechnical Design Reports and client-facing meetings.
• Ability to critically evaluate drawings, calculations and GI data.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and supervision of projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage client liaison.
• Ensure quality, budgets and schedule alignment for geotechnical deliverables.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Ground investigations

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Geotechnical design

Eurocode 7 knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

XDISP

GEOSTUDIO

Repute 2.5

WALLAP

Settle 3D

Slide 2

Plaxis 2D

Plaxis 3D

Job description

• Development of professionally and technically competent reports by making use of efficient working practices to provide industry leading, best value services to our clients.
• Provide support in all aspects of project delivery including financial analysis, client liaison, public and statutory body consultation, quality control, management of specialists, contractors and sub consultants.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams working on geotechnical projects, work closely with and provide professional advice that builds relationships and raises the profile of the geotechnical division
• Effectively manage and deliver project work with robust project financial management. Has budget responsibility for the delivery of projects and services.
• Provide support in all aspects of project delivery meeting high technical standards, required quality and within allotted budget.
• Working in accordance with accepted methods and legislation (including CDM) and operate in accordance with WSP’s corporate health & safety, environment, and quality (SHEQ) standards. Taking ownership for aspects of SHEQ management across the geotechnical team.
• Undertake own continuing professional development and showing management of others across a team, to maintain and build professional capability.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

• A sound understanding of geotechnical engineering, with a broad understanding of the underlying principles, and substantial project management experience of medium sized projects.
• Will have proven previous metro projects experience including undertaking under ground elements design, ground movement assessment, embedded retaining systems design, Diaphragm wall designs etc
• Will have proven previous experience of undertaking: geotechnical desk studies; critical checking of Ground Investigation Factual Reports; preparing Ground Investigation Reports in accordance with the requirements of Eurocode 7 : Part 1.
• Will have contributed to the production of some Geotechnical Design Reports.
• Demonstrable experience of geotechnical design together with a familiarity of design submission documentation. This includes a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles and a knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.
• Ability to use a range of geotechnical software for the design of civil engineering projects including the following: deep and shallow foundations (including pile group analysis); embedded and gravity retaining walls; earthworks/slope stability; reinforced earthworks.
• Proficiency with the use of geotechnical software for the management, review and presentation of ground investigation and geotechnical data using current best practice. Must have the skills to check, critically evaluate and amend your own work, be it drawings, calculations or reports.
• General commercial awareness and an understanding of client requirements as described in contracts, including an understanding and awareness of contractual issues and risks when dealing with clients and sub-consultants.
• Provides active contribution to technical excellence and innovation across the local geotechnical team
• Excellent report-writing and strong client liaison skills. Will have significant previous experience of undertaking and managing: geotechnical desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking and reviewing Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with the requirements of Eurocode 7 : Part 1. Client facing and able to lead at client/contractor meetings.
• Good oral communication skills also, able to provide solid support at client facing meetings and able to assist with client/contractor meetings.

Desired Skills

• Hands on experience in using the geotechnical software like XDISP, GEOSTUDIO, Repute 2.5, WALLAP, Settle 3D, Slide 2, Plaxis 2D and Plaxis 3D.
• Knowledge in the Engineering Geology or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Chartered Engineer from a reputed professional body membership (preferably ICE, UK) or working towards chartered engineer.