Engineering Jobs

Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

WSP • Elswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary

£39k – £39k

Posted

3 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

WSP is hiring a Assistant Geotechnical Engineer in Elswick, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £39k – £39k. WSP holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

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. To find out more about our Geotechnical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering We are looking fo…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: WSP — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £39k – £39k
How this salary compares: about 17% below the £46,997 median across 454 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Elswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne · Full-time
Posted: 3 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.