PHILIP WILSON
Consultant Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Specialist
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Professional Summary
PHILIP WILSON, FICE, CEng is a Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Specialist expert specializing in infrastructure development and expert witness testimony. With a career encompassing leadership roles in both public and private sectors, he brings a strategic perspective to complex geotechnical challenges in litigation contexts. His work centers on investigating geotechnical failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether environmental impacts align with regulatory requirements.
Mr. Wilson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and internationally, involving major infrastructure projects, industrial facilities, and reservoir inspections. His BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Kings College, University of London, along with his Chartered Civil & Geotechnical Engineer designation, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving geotechnical and geo-environmental issues.
Work Experience
WILGEO Ltd — Director & Owner | 2021–Present Cognizant — Lead Civil Engineer | 2020–2021 WILGEO Ltd — Director & Owner | 2019–2020 HS2 — Lead Geotechnical | 2018–2019 EMS Geo-Environmental — Head of Geotechnics | 2017–2018 Chelmer Global Ltd — Final Reviewer and Approver | 2017 Crest Developments / Campbell Reith — Employers Representative | 2017 WILGEO Ltd — Director & Owner | 2016–2017 CAPITA SPECIAL PROJECTS — Associate Director (Geotechnical Engineering) | 2015–2016 BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL Ltd — Head of Structures & Geotechnical Engineering | 2014–2015 DEEPOCEAN UK Ltd — Head of Geotechnical Engineering | 2013–2014 WILGEO Ltd — Director & Owner | 2012–2013 Egniol Environmental Ltd — Associate Director/Director of Geotechnics | 2009–2012 Metronet — Assistant Chief Engineer | 2008–2009 Wilgo Geo — Independent Consultant | 2005–2008 Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) — Business Manager (Principal) | 2003–2005 Department for Transport (DfT) — Team Leader (Policy) | 2002–2003 Highways Agency, Directorate of Quality Services Civil Engineering — Group Manager & Head of Geotechnics | 1992–2002 Dept of Environment / Property Services Agency — Team Leader (Principal Grade) | 1985–1992
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Best Descriptor
Philip Wilson specializes in geotechnical engineering for major infrastructure projects, particularly in highways and railways.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness in geotechnical disputes
- 2consultation for infrastructure projects
- 3geotechnical assessments for environmental compliance
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BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering
Kings College, University of London
Licenses
- Chartered Civil & Geotechnical EngineerInstitution of Civil Engineers