Assistant Geotechnical Engineer in City of London

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. We are looking for Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our existing team in Leeds/Newcastle/London.

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 or assessment of geological hazards.
• Undertake and review geotechnical analyses for underground structures including load assessments, ground-structure interaction modelling, and design of temporary and permanent support systems.
• Collaborate with structural teams to integrate ground behaviour considerations into structural solutions.
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison and co-ordinating with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction for UK and International mine projects and provide technical input during tunnelling and shaft sinking operations.
• Promote health, safety, and equality in all aspects of work, adhering to company policies and values.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree-qualified in an industry relevant subject.
• A fundamental appreciation 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.
• Familiarity with tunnelling methods (e.g., TBM, NATM, SCL) and shaft sinking techniques.
• Knowledge in geotechnical analysis software (e.g. Plaxis, Rocscience, or similar).
• Ambition to progress towards chartered status.

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.

At WSP, we're interested in you, your experience, your potential and the way you think. AI can be a useful tool to support your application and preparation, and our guidance explains how you can use it responsibly throughout our recruitment process.

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 celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• 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.