Principal Geotechnical Engineer - London

WSP
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunitySkills: ["Technical leadership","Coaching","Mentorship","Stakeholder management","Commercial awareness"]

Act as technical lead on complex geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects, providing specialist advice across the full project lifecycle. Lead ground model development, geotechnical assessments, and advanced analysis/design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes, and ground investigations. Manage delivery including programme, commercial performance, quality assurance, and risk, while supporting client relationships and bidding activities. Provide line management, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and engineering geologists.

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Principal Geotechnical Engineer - London

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Job Summary

Act as technical lead on complex geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects, providing specialist advice across the full project lifecycle. Lead ground model development, geotechnical assessments, and advanced analysis/design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes, and ground investigations. Manage delivery including programme, commercial performance, quality assurance, and risk, while supporting client relationships and bidding activities. Provide line management, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and engineering geologists.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as technical lead on complex geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects, providing specialist advice throughout project lifecycles.
  • •Lead development of ground models, geotechnical assessments, design solutions, and technical deliverables across a portfolio of projects.
  • •Undertake and review advanced geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes, and related assets.
  • •Manage project delivery including programme, commercial performance, quality assurance, and risk management responsibilities.
  • •Provide line management, coaching, and technical mentorship to engineers and engineering geologists, supporting succession planning and professional development.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkGym MembershipPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Strong technical background in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, and ground risk management, delivering complex projects.
  • •Significant experience in geotechnical design, analysis, and interpretation across sectors and ground conditions.
  • •Proven ability to lead technical delivery, manage project risks, and provide quality assurance for geotechnical outputs.
  • •Strong commercial awareness, including project management, fee control, and successful project delivery.
  • •Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (ICE, Geological Society or equivalent), or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
Skills:Technical leadershipCoachingMentorshipStakeholder managementCommercial awareness

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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