Principal Geotechnical Engineer

WSP, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

We are looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our Newcastle office. The role is available on a full‑time or part‑time basis.

• 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 allocation of appropriate project resources.
• Manage, motivate, mentor and develop professional staff.
• Provide support in all aspects of project delivery, including client liaison, contractors and sub‑consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and specialist management.

• Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles.
• Consultancy experience with demonstrable commercial awareness and relationships with clients and contractors.
• Chartered professional qualification and significant post‑qualification experience.
• Experience in 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 or participating in effective delivery teams for 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 and supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking GIs and Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with Eurocode 7 :
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• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software for design of civil engineering projects, including deep and shallow foundations (pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability and reinforced earthworks.
• Skilled at checking and critically evaluating work done by others—drawings, calculations or reports—with a proven track record.

Hybrid working (home two days a week) with flexible hours and part‑time options; inclusive, supportive culture offering training, mentoring and chartership; health and wellbeing programmes, gym flex scheme and menopause support; a vibrant community of over 69,000 professionals committed to positive impact.

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.

Apply today to join a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to innovation, integrity and inclusion.