In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
We are currently looking for a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to sit within our Glasgow office. This role is available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
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. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
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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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
* The 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 or assessment/inspection of geotechnical assets or geological features.
* 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 our project delivery.
* Site-based work supervising ground investigation and construction.
* Using our newly developed geotechnical/engineering geology training framework in the development of both yourself and your colleagues at all grades. We promote a culture of learning from each other through our collective experience.
* A fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation.
* A good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering/geological principles.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high-quality reports and design deliverables.
* Ambition to progress towards chartered status.
* Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.
* Familiarity with geotechnical modelling and/or design software.
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