Engineering Geologist: Ground Investigations & Modelling

Mott MacDonald; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Annual bonus schemes

Employee ownership

Health and wellbeing programs

Generous leave

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join our Energy unit in the UK. You will perform geotechnical desk studies, prepare ground investigation scopes, manage site investigations, and develop interpretative reports.

The role involves working with engineers from multiple disciplines to deliver integrated geotechnical assessments for energy projects across transmission, renewables, and nuclear sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven geotechnical engineering experience delivering desk studies and ground investigations.
• Ability to interpret ground data and contribute to a ground model for design.
• Experience in energy-related projects (T&D, renewables, nuclear) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical desk studies and review existing reports.
• Prepare scope and specifications for ground investigations.
• Coordinate site investigations and assess RAMs for health and safety.
• Produce Geotechnical Interpretative Reports and contribute to ground modelling.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver integrated geotechnical deliverables.

Skills

Geotechnical desks studies

Ground investigation

RAMs review

Ground modelling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ground hazards assessment

Knowledge of Eurocodes/BS

CDM regulations

Site supervision

Geotechnical reporting

UK driving license

Tools

Ground investigation tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join our Energy unit in the UK. You will perform geotechnical desk studies, prepare ground investigation scopes, manage site investigations, and develop interpretative reports.

The role involves working with engineers from multiple disciplines to deliver integrated geotechnical assessments for energy projects across transmission, renewables, and nuclear sectors.