Consultant / Senior / Principal Geologist or Geophysicist - UK in Manchester

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.

A Little More About Your Role…

• Working on the delivery of a broad range of geoscience projects across the different market sectors: Energy, Infrastructure, Nuclear Waste, Water and Mining.
• Geological/geophysical characterisation and conceptualisation of the subsurface (up to kilometre depths), including analysis, interpretation and integration of mapping, well/borehole, seismic, laboratory data and literature information across the geological, geophysical, geotechnical, hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical disciplines.
• Turning conceptual site models into numerical models of geological horizons and structures, rock mass property modelling and simulation of geological, geotechnical and/or fluid dynamic processes to deliver exceptional consulting projects.
• Applying robust, traceable, and well documented geo-modelling workflows in specialist software.
• Contributing to the growth of the consultancy through proactive business development and work‑winning activities, including bid preparation and industry networking to expand geoscience projects and technical service lines.
• Production of high-quality technical reports and delivery of presentations.
• Communicate project deliverables to clients and be an advocate for our modelling services to both external and internal stakeholders.
• Availability to travel in the UK and internationally to deliver projects to our clients, promoting and presenting WSP in a professional manner at all times in line with our code of conduct and professional expectations associated with your role.

Your Team

You will be joining a multidisciplinary team of experts in the UK, with a strong link with our global geoscience technical communities, connecting with the wider WSP Earth and Environment businesses in delivering work to our clients within all WSP regions globally. You will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals for delivering a range of projects across the Energy, Infrastructure, Nuclear Waste, Water and Mining sectors. Our Geosciences team helps clients optimise performance, boost profitability, and operate responsibly. We have a comprehensive understanding of multiple industries and current issues including decarbonisation and understand that future ready strategies are critical to countering these issues, capitalising on opportunities, and adding value to businesses. In parallel to the consulting stream, the WSP Geosciences team also commercially develops and markets the world leading FracMan® discrete fracture network (DFN) software. A choice of office locations is available for the role, with national coverage, favouring London/Reading, Bristol/Cardiff, Birmingham/Nottingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Doctorate or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Geophysics or closely related subject.
• Strong track record in geoscientific data analysis, interpretation and integration.
• Knowledge and experience of developing 3D numerical geoscience models, applying these to practical subsurface development projects and quantification of uncertainty/risks.
• Experience of delivering earth science related solutions in Energy, Engineering, Mining or Environmental sectors.
• Ability to demonstrate a resourceful approach to work, displaying initiative, independent working and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, with the ability to both absorb and impart information.
• Excellent technical writing ability and reporting skills.

Additional Skills

• Experience of petrophysics, core analysis and formation evaluation.
• Experience designing and planning seismic reflection surveys, including survey geometry, acquisition parameters, and integration with other ground investigation data.
• Experience of scripting languages including Python.
• Contributions to well design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Successful experience of preparing bids to competitive tender processes.
• Experience in liaising with clients and managing professional relationships.
• Project Management skills.
• Any other specialisation(s) that could complement the team skillset.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science.
• Working towards / be prepared to work towards Chartership / Professional Qualification (e.g. QP) with a relevant institution.
• Able to travel to sites across the UK as required.

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.

What’s in It For You

• Work-life balance: 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 & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have employee resource groups to promote inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows taking one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to compensate earlier or later. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement.
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

EEO Statement

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 employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and ask for workplace adjustments if needed.