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Assistant Geotechnical Engineer
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Assistant Geotechnical Engineer
Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Assistant Engineering Geologist Newcastle Upon Tyne | Full-Time
At WSP, you shape a career as unique as you. Discover opportunities to grow in a global workplace, where you’ll tackle exciting projects while collaborating with diverse, talented teams that expand your horizons.
About the Role
Assist in the delivery of high-quality geotechnical engineering services across some of the UK’s most transformative projects. Join our team in Newcastle Upon Tyne as an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Assistant Engineering Geologist, contributing to everything from technical design to client engagement.**Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing professional and technically accurate reports, liaising with specialists and clients
- Generating ground models and design parameters
- Conducting analyses of:
- Slopes and retaining walls
- Foundations
- Other geotechnical structures and geological hazards
- Supporting project delivery, including:
- Client liaison
- Coordination with multi-disciplinary teams
- Implementing higher sustainability principles and leveraging 3D data to improve project outcomes
- Overseeing site-based work, including:
- Supervising ground investigations
- Managing construction activities
- Supporting our new training framework to develop yourself and colleagues, fostering a culture of shared learning and continuous improvement.
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What We’ll Be Looking For
You’ll need to demonstrate:
- A fundamental grounding in ground risk and site investigation practices
- A strong grasp of basic:
- Soil mechanics
- Engineering principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and design deliverables
- Ambitious plans to progress towards chartered status
Don’t worry if you don’t meet every criterion—your experience may align with other opportunities within the team!
About Us
WSP balances local roots with global reach, driving meaningful change through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Based across the UK and Ireland, our 11,000+ professionals work with purpose to build sustainable, resilient communities—near and far.
What’s In It For You?
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible hybrid working: 2 days per week from home, plus vibrant collaboration spaces
- WSP My Hour: Take 1 hour daily for personal needs—flexible make-up to suit your schedule
- Choose from part-time, flexible, or extended leave options
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Inclusivity & Belonging
- Employee Resource Groups unite diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone thrives
- Disability Confident employer—reasonable adjustments available and interviews guaranteed for applicants with disabilities
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive programme: Tools and resources to nurture well-being
- Virtual GP service: NHS-provided medical support, available when you need it
- Gymflex: Up to 40% off annual gym memberships
- Comprehensive menopause support
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Equality & Diversity Promise: We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and are committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview any disabled applicant meeting the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.
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