Principal Geotechnical Engineer
WSP is looking for experienced Principal or Associate Geotechnical Engineers or Engineering Geologists across the UK. These roles are available on full‑time or part‑time bases.
Responsibilities
* Develop professional and technically competent reports and liaise with specialists and clients across a wide range of sectors, using efficient working practices to provide industry‑leading, best‑value services.
* Effectively manage and deliver project work with robust project financial management.
* Assist in the management of team resources and appropriate allocation of project resources.
* Manage, motivate, mentor and develop professional staff.
* Provide support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub‑consultants, statutory body consultation, quality control and specialist management.
Qualifications
* Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles of either discipline.
* Consultancy experience with good commercial awareness and relationships with clients and contractors.
* Chartered professional qualification and significant post‑qualification experience.
* Experience delivering geotechnical, engineering geology and other ground engineering projects, including high‑technical report preparation.
* Understanding of client requirements and ability to influence contract specifications.
* Experience leading delivery teams for short to medium term projects from inception to construction.
* Excellent report‑writing and client liaison skills.
* Proven experience undertaking and managing desk studies, designing, procuring and supervising Ground Investigations (GIs), checking GI Reports and 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 with and ability to interrogate a wide range of geotechnical software for civil engineering design including deep and shallow foundations, embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks / slope stability and reinforced earthworks.
* Skill to critically evaluate others’ work (drawings, calculations or reports) and a proven track record of doing so.
WSP welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging.
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