Job Description

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 your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Geotechnical business, click on the following link: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering

We are looking for Geotechnical Engineers & Engineering Geologists at all levels across the UK. Roles are available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

A little more about your role…

• The production of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients.
• Preparing ground models and design parameters.
• Analysis of slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures.
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery, including client liaison and coordinating with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in our project delivery.
• Site-based work supervising ground investigation and construction.
• Using our newly developed geotechnical training framework to develop yourself and your colleagues at all grades. We promote a culture of learning from each other through our collective experience.
• For experienced professionals, taking a lead in critical business development, complex projects, and mentoring staff.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A fundamental understanding of ground risk and site investigation.
• A good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high-quality reports and design deliverables.
• Ambition to progress towards chartered status.
• For experienced professionals, demonstrable and credible consultancy and ground risk management experience.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests, and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing inclusion to create a culture of belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies from different backgrounds to promote inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, providing tools to improve your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts through Gymflex, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement as suits you.

Your development

We value development and training, fostering a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of background, belief, marital status, or gender. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.