Geotechnical Engineer - Cardiff

WSP
Cardiff
Full timeFunction: OtherSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Collaboration","Client engagement","Safety leadership"]

Join WSP’s geotechnical team in Cardiff to deliver technically sound geotechnical and geological assessments, reports, and design outputs. Build ground models and interpret hazards to support engineering solutions for slopes, retaining structures, foundations, and earthworks. Manage your own project tasks and work packages, plan and supervise ground investigations, and act as a trusted technical contributor while supporting and mentoring junior engineers.

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Geotechnical Engineer - Cardiff

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Job Summary

Join WSP’s geotechnical team in Cardiff to deliver technically sound geotechnical and geological assessments, reports, and design outputs. Build ground models and interpret hazards to support engineering solutions for slopes, retaining structures, foundations, and earthworks. Manage your own project tasks and work packages, plan and supervise ground investigations, and act as a trusted technical contributor while supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
Location: Cardiff
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver geotechnical and geological assessments, reports, and design outputs for a range of projects.
  • •Develop ground models and geotechnical interpretation to define design parameters for engineering solutions.
  • •Undertake geotechnical analysis and design for slopes, retaining structures, foundations, and earthworks, including geological hazard assessments.
  • •Manage your own project tasks and work packages to meet quality, budget, and programme requirements.
  • •Plan and supervise ground investigations, manage fieldwork activities, interpret site data, and mentor junior engineers.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkGym MembershipPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •A strong understanding of ground risk, site investigation planning, and geotechnical interpretation.
  • •Good 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 to produce high-quality technical deliverables and engage with clients.
  • •Experience supervising ground investigations and managing site-based activities safely and effectively.
Experience:ConsultancyEngineeringSite investigations
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationClient engagementSafety leadership
Tech Stack:Digital data3D data solutions

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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