Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

WSP · London We are seeking Assistant Geotechnical Engineers or Assistant Engineering Geologists to join our team in Leeds, Newcastle, or London. As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer, you will produce professional reports, liaise with specialists and clients, prepare ground models and design parameters, and analyse slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures. Key responsibilities include: Producing professional and technically competent reports Liaising with specialists and clients Preparing ground models and design parameters Analysing slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures Undertaking and reviewing geotechnical analyses for underground structures Collaborating with structural teams to integrate ground behaviour considerations into structural solutions Providing support in all aspects of project delivery, including client liaison and coordinating with colleagues from other disciplines Supervising site-based work, including ground investigation and construction for UK and international mine projects Promoting health, safety, and equality in all aspects of work Requirements: Degree-qualified in an industry-relevant subject Fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation Good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles Excellent verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with tunnelling methods and shaft sinking techniques Knowledge of geotechnical analysis software (e.g., Plaxis, Rocscience) Ambition to progress towards chartered status