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Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

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Description

We are seeking an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

The successful candidate will be involved in producing professional and technically competent reports, liaising with specialists and clients, preparing ground models and design parameters, and analysing slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing high-quality reports and liaising with specialists and clients
  • Preparing ground models and design parameters
  • Analysing slopes, walls, foundations, and other geotechnical structures
  • Providing support in all aspects of project delivery, including client liaison and coordination with colleagues from other disciplines
  • Contributing to the implementation of higher sustainability and better use of 3D data in project delivery
  • Supervising ground investigation and construction for some of the UK's most transformative projects
  • Using our newly developed training framework to develop yourself and your colleagues

Requirements:

  • Fundamental appreciation of ground risk and site investigation
  • Good grasp of basic soil mechanics and engineering principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ambition to progress towards chartered status

Benefits of joining our team include being part of a close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

You can find out more about our Geotechnical business by visiting our website: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering

Skills

Required

  • soil mechanics
  • geotechnical engineering
  • ground investigation
  • 3D data analysis

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/90388

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