Senior Engineering Geologist

OverviewMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients'' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

We respect each person''s differences and strive to meet their needs. We are proud to be recognised as a Glassdoor top employer in the UK and a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

About the business unitThe Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in regional offices across the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors: Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.

Overview of roleAs a Senior Engineering Geologist you will be a key member of our growing Ground Engineering team within the Buildings Unit. You will have the opportunity to deliver exciting projects across the UK, Ireland and occasionally overseas while working with a talented team of ground engineers. You will broaden your experience in the Buildings market and work with public and private sector clients on rewarding projects across defence, health, education, transportation, maritime, water and energy. The role is varied and offers opportunities for personal and career development. You will be a key member of geotechnical project teams and be responsible for undertaking and managing the following tasks:

Desk studies

Ground investigation design, specification, management

GI supervision

Interpretation of ground investigation data and production of ground models

GIRs and ground parameter assessment

Budgeting and cost control

Training and mentoring of graduate geologists

The role will be primarily office-based; however, flexibility is required to attend site visits, client meetings, and GI site supervision as projects require.

Candidate specificationEssential Criteria

BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology

Chartered Geologist (or equivalent), or near chartered

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports and documents

Strong interpersonal skills, able to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and clients in a multi-disciplinary environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team and organise workload to meet project timescales

Candidates should be willing to travel within the UK and Ireland

Desirable Criteria

Experience of delivering Ground Investigations and GIRs

Experience using relevant industry software packages

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work both autonomously and in a team

Ability to direct and deliver multiple concurrent projects or one large project on time and within budget

Some experience in geotechnical design including ground improvement, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, settlement assessment and foundation design

Experience guiding and nurturing engineers in their technical development

Equality, diversity, and inclusionWe put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AccessibilityWe want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will discuss how we can support you.

Agile workingHappy to discuss Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

BenefitsHealth and wellbeing

Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues

Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments

Access to Peppy for menopause support for all UK colleagues

Wellbeing program with resources for you and your family

Ability to flex your salary to opt into health benefits, extendable to family

Financial wellbeing

Matching pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%

Life assurance up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x

Income protection with return-to-work support

Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing

Profit-sharing through annual bonus schemes

Lifestyle

33-35 days holiday per year, with buy/sell leave options

Holiday entitlement increases to at least 35 days after 5 years’ service

Savings schemes and retailer discounts

Enhanced family and carers leave

26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave

Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks paid

Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid)

Learning and development

Professional institution subscription

Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring, training, and self-development

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

Join groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers

Contribute to communities through our social outcomes initiatives

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