Overview

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.

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Role

The role is primarily site-based and supports large-scale ground investigations. It involves working on-site across the UK, with travel to and within sites as required. You will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with team members, project managers and project directors. Activities typically include groundwater monitoring and supervision of contractors (e.g. drill rigs).

Responsibilities

• Completion of groundwater monitoring.
• Supervision of site investigations.
• Supervision of field work including soil logging and environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling and ground gas monitoring.
• Data collation.
• Ensure that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to high safety, health and environmental standards.

Experience

• Knowledge of the requirements for planning and supervision of site investigations.
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations.
• Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) – essential to the role.
• Is comfortable working on-site.
• Has initiative, is self-motivated, and can learn quickly.
• Demonstrates attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Can remain calm under pressure, manage time effectively, and work to defined budgets and timescales.
• Builds rapport and trust with peers and stakeholders; maintains a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Site safety qualifications (e.g., first aid and SSSTS or equivalent) are desirable.
• Relevant technical degree is desirable but not essential (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science).
• Able to travel to sites across the UK as required.

What We Offer

Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in our offices across the UK. We support work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, potential for part-time roles, and options to purchase additional leave. We provide development through training, mentoring, and Chartership support. We also offer wellbeing and inclusivity programs, including Thrive, Virtual GP, menopause support, Gymflex, and more.

EEO Statement

#WeAreWSP. 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 and will provide workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: Professional Services

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