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WSP USA Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer - Cambridge or Hertford in Hertford, United Kingdom
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We are currently looking for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer, to lead our East regional SDF framework within the highways sector. Ideally based locally within the region at our Cambridge or Hertford office. This role is available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?
The development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients predominantly within the highways sector, making use of efficient working practices to provide industry leading, best value services.
Effectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management.
Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.
Managing, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff.
Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.
Site based work supervising ground investigation and construction.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles.
Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors within the highways sector.
Ideally Chartered or near chartered professional qualification.
Experience in the delivery of geotechnical projects, including preparing reports to a high technical level.
An understanding of client requirements and the ability to influence contract specifications.
Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.
Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.
Proven previous experience of undertaking and managing: geotechnical desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with the requirements of Eurocode 7 : Part 1.
Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and UK annex design codes, ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications including a working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges CD622 and CS641.
Experience in managing the interface with National Highway’s “Safety, Engineering & Standards” and operations and maintenance teams.
Ideally, experience in the role of Designer’s Geotechnical Advisor would be an advantage.
Familiarity and an ability to interrogate a wide range of geotechnical software for the design of civil engineering projects including deep and shallow foundations (including pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability and reinforced earthworks.
The skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so.
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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
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.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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.
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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.