2025 UK Graduate Engineering Geologist and Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated graduates to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to engage in innovative ground engineering projects, focusing on geotechnical and tunnelling disciplines. As a graduate engineer, you'll be involved in planning and supervising ground investigations, contributing to the design of essential structures, and preparing technical reports. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, this company fosters a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team where your contributions can truly make a difference in society while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a structured development program.

Benefits

Biannual Salary Reviews

Contributory Pension up to 7%

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Structured Soft-Skills Development Programme

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with less than 12 months relevant experience.
• Degree obtained no earlier than 2023 in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise ground investigations per EC7 requirements.
• Provide geological input for design of foundations and slopes.
• Prepare technical reports and undertake cost control.

Skills

Problem Solving

Initiative

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Soil Mechanics

Job description

2025 UK Graduate Engineering Geologist and Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location(s): Croydon, GB; Sheffield, GB; Cardiff, GB; Altrincham, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Discipline: Geotechnical and tunnelling

Job Ref: 5011

Recruiter Contact: [e-mail]

Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application. The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year.

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible as we will close when the positions have been filled.

Job Description

We manage and deliver designs for major below ground civil projects and are recognised as authoritative and innovative in ground engineering. We specialise in all aspects of foundations, geotechnics, and tunnelling, contributing to some of the largest and most demanding structures in the world. Our outstanding team and expertise were acknowledged with the Consulting Firm of the Year award at the Ground Engineering Awards 2024.

Work will vary but you are likely to undertake the following type of work:

1. Plan, procure, supervise and report on ground investigations to the requirements of EC7.
2. Provide engineering geological input, and parameter derivation, to the design of foundations and substructures, slopes and assess stability, earthworks, and reinforced earth structures.
3. Provide input to soil and rock mechanics analyses.
4. Undertake budgeting and cost control.
5. Prepare technical reports.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) in one of the following disciplines:

• Geotechnical engineering
• Soil mechanics

In your application, you should demonstrate your interest in the role and working at Mott MacDonald through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules or previous work experience.

We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:

• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at the interview stage about any flexibility you may need.

What else is involved?

You’ll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a structured three-year soft-skills development programme. You’ll receive biannual salary reviews, a competitive salary, a contributory pension up to 7% of your salary, and a flexible benefits scheme.

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network through various events and initiatives.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your commitments.

More about Mott MacDonald
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