Overview
Job Description: What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
Your Role
A Geotechnical / Rock Mechanics Engineer is sought to join the UK team. The role will support a diverse portfolio of open pit and underground mining projects, while also contributing to major infrastructure and geoenergy developments in the UK and internationally. This is an opportunity to work alongside specialists within WSP’s global mining and ground engineering network, delivering technically challenging and high‑impact projects across multiple sectors.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the delivery of geotechnical and rock mechanics services for open pit and underground mining projects.
- Undertake rock mass characterisation, including interpretation of borehole, laboratory, and field data to derive material and discontinuity properties for design.
- Apply rock mass classification systems (Q, RMR, GSI), including statistical analysis and interpretation.
- Develop engineering ground models, including 3D geological and structural models using software such as Leapfrog Geo.
- Perform rock mass stability assessments for slopes and underground excavations using empirical, analytical, and numerical approaches.
- Carry out numerical modelling and analysis using industry‑standard tools (Itasca software - FLAC2D, FLAC3D, UDEC, 3DEC, Rocscience suite).
- Participate in fieldwork, including geotechnical core logging, site inspections, and rock face mapping during ground investigations.
- Collaborate with WSP’s global mining and ground engineering teams, working closely with specialists across regions and disciplines.
- Travel within the UK and internationally, representing WSP professionally in client‑facing roles, presentations, and site assignments.
Team
- You will be joining WSP’s Mine Engineering & Stability (MES) team in the UK, working alongside a multidisciplinary group of experts with a strong link to our global mining and ground engineering business.
- You will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals on projects across mining, infrastructure, and the energy sector.
- Our Mining team helps clients optimise performance, boost profitability, and operate responsibly, with a focus on decarbonisation and future-ready strategies.
Qualifications and What We Look For
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification in rock mechanics or geotechnical engineering is strongly preferred.
- Relevant post‑degree professional experience in geotechnical and/or rock mechanics engineering.
- Understanding of ground characterisation and geotechnical design processes.
- Experience with numerical modelling software, particularly Itasca (FLAC2D/3D, UDEC, 3DEC) and the Rocscience suite.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to develop technical capability and apply advanced methods to solve rock engineering problems.
- Professional membership (or working towards) with a relevant institution.
- Experience with Python programming and CAD / parametric modelling (e.g. Rhino / Grasshopper) would be an advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Benefits and Why WSP
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in It for You
- Work-life balance with a hybrid policy: work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.
- Inclusivity and Belonging: we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences.
- Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, gym benefits, and menopause support.
- Flex your time: WSP My Hour and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and use of bank holiday entitlement.
- Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
EEO Statement
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.
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