Geotechnical & Tunnelling UK - Expression of Interest

About the role

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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives while shaping a career as unique as you.

Roles are available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

• 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
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery, including client liaison and coordinating with colleagues from other disciplines
• Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in project delivery
• Site-based work supervising ground investigation and construction
• Using our newly developed geotechnical training framework to develop both yourself and your colleagues at all grades
• Promoting a culture of learning from each other through collective experience
• For experienced professionals: taking a lead in critical business development, complex projects, and mentoring staff

Requirements

• 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
• Ambition to progress toward chartered status
• For experienced professionals: demonstrable and credible consultancy and ground risk management experience

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Benefits

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: Employee resource groups that promote a culture of inclusivity, supporting diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  • Thrive programme for health and wellbeing improvements
  • Virtual GP service for quick access to medical advice
  • Reasonable workplace adjustments
  • Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships
  • Comprehensive menopause support package
• Flex your time:
  • “WSP My Hour” allowing one hour each day for personal activities
  • Part-time and flexible working arrangements
  • Option to purchase additional leave
  • Flexibility to use bank holiday entitlement as suits you
• Your development: Supportive environment investing in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.