Overview

Site Engineer (Geo-Environmental) – WSP

Join to apply for the Site Engineer (Geo-Environmental) role at WSP. This role involves supporting large-scale ground investigations, primarily on-site across the UK, with travel as required.

Your Role

The role is predominantly site-based, supporting day-to-day delivery of projects in the Ground & Water team within WSP's Earth & Environment division. You will work closely with project managers and directors and may supervise groundwater monitoring, site investigations, and contractor activities (e.g., drill rigs).

Team and Projects

Work within the Ground & Water team, a service line in Earth & Environment. The team comprises professionals delivering land contamination management services to public and private sector clients, with projects spanning energy transition, infrastructure, and nuclear decommissioning.

Key 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 work is delivered in line with procedures and safety, health, and environmental standards

Experience and Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning and supervision of site investigations
• CDM Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations
• Data handling; GIS experience desirable

• Site safety qualifications (e.g., first aid, SSSTS) desirable
• Relevant technical degree desirable (chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science)
• Willingness to travel to UK sites

We’re looking for someone who

• Has a full UK driving licence (essential)
• Is comfortable on-site and able to use initiative
• Communicates clearly, attentive to detail, and able to work under pressure
• Is adaptable, reliable, and able to manage time and budgets
• Can build rapport and work within a team

Benefits and Work Environment

Work-life balance with hybrid options, flexible working, part-time and time-off arrangements, and various wellbeing and development programs. WSP offers a range of benefits, including gym discounts, menopause support, Virtual GP services, and a focus on inclusivity and belonging.

About Us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global presence. We are committed to innovation, integrity, and inclusion, supporting communities and clients across the UK and beyond.

What’s in It for You

Work on landmark projects, opportunities for career development, and a supportive environment with a diverse, inclusive culture. We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartered status support.

EEO Statement

We 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. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please advise if you require workplace adjustments.

Job Details

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