Site Engineer; Geo-Environmental

About the Role

We are seeking to grow our world‑class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence both we and our clients expect. We are involved in many key projects of regional and national significance, which we deliver alongside our core UK and global framework projects.

With a strong pipeline of confirmed work moving into 2026, we have an opportunity for several Site Engineers (Geo‑environmental) to join our team. This role is specifically to support large scale ground investigations and will require a large proportion of working on site and travelling within the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day‑to‑day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors.

Activities will typically include groundwater monitoring and supervision of contractors (e.g. drill rigs).

The role will be predominately site based. Site works are dependent on active projects with travel to and working on sites across the whole of the UK.

• Completion of groundwater monitoring.
• Supervision of site investigations.
• Supervision of field work including soil logging and environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling and ground gas monitoring.
• Data collation.
• Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards.

• Knowledge of the requirements for planning, and supervision of site investigations.
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations.
• Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable.

• Has a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) – this is essential to the role.
• Is comfortable working on‑site.
• Has the ability to use your initiative and be self‑motivated.
• Has confidence to ask questions to understand objectives and expectations, and also to learn for themselves.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Has excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Has the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Has the ability to learn quickly and be adaptable to change.
• Has the ability to deliver on commitments on time and at the right quality.
• Has self‑awareness and understands own limitations.
• Is able to effectively manage time.
• Has a strong work ethic.
• Has the ability to work to a defined budget and timescales.
• Can build rapport and relationships with peers.
• Can build trust and a sustainable support network.

• Site safety qualifications (e.g. first aid training and site supervisors safety training scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent) is desirable.
• Relevant technical degree is desirable but not essential e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science.
• Able to travel to sites across the UK as required.

Work‑life balance: 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.

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

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 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.

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