Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

WSP is looking for a Principal grade Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist for its offices across the UK. The role can be full‑time or part‑time.

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer you will be responsible for:

• 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 sub‑consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.

• 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.
• 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 & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with the requirements of Eurocode 7 :
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• Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.
• Familiarity and an 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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. 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.

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  have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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 gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.

We also provide reasonable workplace…