Senior Geotechnical / Geotechnical Engineer

Join to apply for the Geotechnical Engineer role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. 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.

Being part of our team involves:

• Preparation and reviewing of reports including desk studies and site investigation specifications.
• Interpretation of the site investigations and production of ground investigation reports (GIR).
• Design of foundations (pad, raft, piled raft, piles).
• Detailed design of basements.
• Ground Movement Assessments to determine the impact of construction works on tunnels (BT, LUL, RMG), masonry tunnels (NR, City of London), masonry viaducts (NR) etc.
• Using Plaxis 2D and 3D for analysis models.
• Building damage assessments on third party structures.
• Production of Interpretive Monitoring Reports.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree and/or Masters in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Numerical analysis experience would be beneficial.
• A strong knowledge of theoretical soil mechanics.
• Knowledge of numerical analysis software packages would be beneficial.
• Plaxis ability would be preferred.

About Us: WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services firms providing technical, managerial and commercial consultancy to the built and natural environment. We’re dedicated to the communities where we live and work in the UK and propelled by international brainpower. We believe that a blend of empowerment and responsibility results in outstanding achievements, as you progress along a flexible career path.

Key projects the team is currently working on include:

• Tel Aviv Metro
• Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre
• 1 Undershaft

Many schemes involve construction of buildings over the Crossrail / BT / LUL, Post Office tunnels, City of London tunnels and masonry sewers and in close proximity to over ground railways and viaducts, tall buildings or deep basements.

What’s in it for you:

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. 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.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people through our Thrive programme and provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.
• Flex your time: WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP, 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.