Engineering Geologist

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Geologist, where you will contribute to major water and wastewater projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated geotechnical team, providing essential support in ground investigations and geotechnical design. You'll be involved in all phases of projects, from feasibility studies to construction, ensuring the delivery of innovative and sustainable solutions. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative work environment, this position promises a rewarding career path in the civil engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering geology and geotechnical design competencies.
• Experience in ground engineering within the UK construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical desk studies and design ground investigations.
• Supervise ground investigation fieldworks and interpret data.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Ground Investigation

Geotechnical Design

Data Interpretation

Education

MEng/MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology

Job description

Job Description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

We secured our first contract with Severn Trent at the beginning of AMP5 in 2009. Two AMPs later and Severn Trent has grown to become our largest client in terms of turnover. We’ve laid strong roots in the area, working from offices at Shifnal in the West Midlands, but delivering work across the Severn Trent patch. 420 colleagues are based in the region, in all roles from frontline construction to commercial management, operations to design. Our current AMP7 frameworks have been rolled over into AMP8 (to 2030), securing our place in the region for many years to come.

We are successfully working alongside companies such as; Yorkshire Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, Anglian Water, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, The Coal Authority, Cadent, Rolls Royce, Canals & Rivers Trust, Wessex Water and South West Water which has allowed us to progress as a leader in the construction and civil engineering sectors whilst developing and maintaining an excellent reputation with our clients.

As a Engineering Geologist within MMB you will be supported by an existing Geotechnical team distributed across multiple MMB framework contracts with some of the UK’s largest water companies. On occasion it may be necessary to support other framework teams across the wider MMBC business unit and as such may on occasion be required to travel out of area.

As an Engineering Geologist within MMB, you will:

• Undertake geotechnical desk studies, design of ground investigations, compilation of ground investigation tender documentation and contract administration.
• Support in the technical supervision of ground investigation fieldworks and liaison with ground investigation contractors.
• Interpretation and verification of ground investigation data including presentation of appropriate ground model, development of geotechnical design parameters and clear presentation of ground risks.
• Production of ground investigation reports and geotechnical design reports in accordance with EC7.
• Liaise with wider non specialist project team members (design and construction) to develop best-value engineering designs and clearly communicate identified project ground risks and suitable mitigation.
• Undertake various geotechnical analyses and design, produce calculation packages, input to works specifications and drawings for construction.

What you can offer:

• Degree in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology (MEng/MSc).
• Strong engineering geology and geotechnical design competencies, ideally in the water/wastewater sector.
• Experience in the field of ground engineering in the UK, with a full understanding of the geotechnical lifecycle of construction projects.
• Previous experience undertaking project desk studies, identifying key ground risks, planning and supervising ground investigations, developing ground models, undertaking ground interpretation and delivering elements of geotechnical design.
• Working towards or have achieved Chartership through a relevant Institution (ICE/IOM3/GeolSoc).

The role is nominally based in Shifnal within our office, operational site design offices across the region within an existing geotechnical team. Flexible and agile working means that the right balance between office, home and site working can be agreed.

We will support your development and actively encourage working towards professional qualification - you will have control of your own career path. This role will provide you with excellent long-term potential to advance your career in an innovative and collaborative environment.

**Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.*

About Mott MacDonald

Mott 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.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.

We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

, Equity &

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to , Equity & here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, and - Mott MacDonald

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.