Geotechnical Engineer – Cardiff

Overview

In this Geotechnical Engineer role at WSP in Cardiff, you will deliver technically sound geotechnical assessments and design outputs. You will build ground models and inform engineering solutions through geotechnical interpretation. You will plan investigations, supervise site activities, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. You will advance sustainable design and leverage 3D data solutions to improve project delivery. This is a chance to contribute to impactful infrastructure and join a globally connected firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid working policy
• Virtual GP service
• Gymflex scheme up to 40%
• Menopause support package
• Support for training and Chartership

Responsibilities

• Deliver geotechnical assessments, reports and design outputs for varied projects
• Develop ground models, interpretation and design parameters
• Perform geotechnical analysis for slopes, retaining structures, foundations and earthworks; assess geological hazards
• Manage your own project tasks, ensuring quality, budget and programme
• Build relationships with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams as a trusted technical contributor
• Plan and supervise ground investigations, manage fieldwork and interpret site data
• Mentor junior engineers and engineering geologists, contributing to the wider team
• Drive innovation in project delivery through sustainable design practices and use of digital and 3D data solutions

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of ground risk, site investigation planning and geotechnical interpretation
• Knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, engineering geology and geotechnical design principles
• Experience delivering geotechnical assessments, reports and design calculations in consultancy, contractor or client environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce high-quality technical deliverables and engage with clients
• Experience supervising ground investigations and managing site-based activities safely and effectively
• Proactive approach to problem solving, project delivery and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
• Progress towards Chartered status or commitment to achieve professional accreditation in the near future

• strong communication skills
• team collaboration
• proactive problem solving
• geotechnical interpretation
• ground investigation planning
• design principles for geotechnical engineering

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