Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologists

Overview

Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologists – join to apply for the Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologists role at WSP in the UK and Ireland.We are seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead our South West regional SDF framework within the highways sector. Ideally based locally within the region at our Bristol, Exeter or Truro offices. This role is available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.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 curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives and shape a career as unique as you.To find out more about our Geotechnical business, discovery awaits you at WSP.

What you will do

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 commonly adopted retaining wall, foundation and slope stabilisation solutions.Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients and 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 deliver 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 and supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports and Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with 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 and 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.Additional information

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. Our benefits include hybrid working, flexible arrangements, and development opportunities to support chartership and growth.What’s in it for you

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy and flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.Inclusivity and Belonging — encouraging people to bring their whole self to work and promoting a culture of inclusion.Health and Wellbeing — Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and menopause support.Flex your time — WSP My Hour, part-time options, extra leave purchases, and flexible use of bank holidays.Your development — training, mentoring, and Chartership support.#WeAreWSPWe positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. 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 ..... full job details .....