Principal Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologists

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom WSP Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year
Description

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.

To find out more about our Geotechnical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: 

We are currently looking for a number of Principal grade Geotechnical Engineers or Engineering Geologists for our offices across the UK.  These roles are available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.

A little more about your role…

  • The development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients across a wide range of sectors , making use of efficient working practices to provide industry leading, best value services.
  • Effectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management.
  • Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.
  • Managing, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff.
  • Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

  • Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles of either discipline.
  • Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors 
  • Chartered professional qualification and significant post qualification experience
  • Experience in the delivery of geotechnical, engineering geology and other ground engineering projects, including preparing reports to a high technical level.
  • An understanding of client requirements and the ability to influence contract specifications.
  • Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.
  • Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.
  • Proven previous experience of undertaking and managing:  desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with the requirements of Eurocode 7 : Part 1. 
  • Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.
  • Familiarity and an ability to interrogate a wide range of geotechnical software for the design of civil engineering projects including deep and shallow foundations (including pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability and reinforced earthworks. 
  • The skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.


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