Overview
Principal Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologists – WSP, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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
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: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering
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.
Responsibilities
* 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 and supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports and 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 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.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
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 enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. 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. Our Virtual GP service provides access to medical advice when you need it, along with workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
* Flex your time
The “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time elsewhere in the day. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holidays are available.
* Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background and offer interview access for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, with workplace adjustments available on request.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Professional Services
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