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We are currently looking for 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.
Responsibilities
* The development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients across a wide range of sectors, using 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 subcontractors, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.
Qualifications & Experience
* Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles.
* 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.
* Understanding of client requirements and ability to influence contract specifications.
* Experience 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 experience of undertaking and managing desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with Eurocode 7: Part 1.
* Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.
* Familiarity and ability to interrogate a wide range of geotechnical software for the design of civil engineering projects such as deep and shallow foundations, embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability and reinforced earthworks.
* Skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, including drawings, calculations or reports, with a proven track record.
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.
For more information about our Geotechnical business, visit https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering.
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Equal Opportunity Statement: 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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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