Geotechnical Discipline Lead

Mott MacDonald; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geotechnical Discipline Lead to spearhead geotechnical efforts on a major pipeline project. This exciting role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring quality in geotechnical design, and collaborating closely with partners to deliver impactful solutions. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible, hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and innovation, where your expertise will shape the future of infrastructure projects that benefit communities.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Membership Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Interest Free Season Ticket Loans

Discounted Dining Cards

Qualifications

• Lead geotechnical input for SPA framework from engineering geology and geotechnical perspectives.
• Experience in delivering geotechnical engineering outputs and communicating technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the geotechnical team to create value-driven solutions for capital investment outcomes.
• Ensure geotechnical investigation provides good value and integrates into project design.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Engineering Geology

Design and Build Environment

Communication Skills

People Management

Education

University Degree in a Related Subject

Job description

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Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Geotechnical Discipline Leadto join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).

The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8.

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Geotechnical Discipline Lead.

Location: Flexible/Hybrid work from Peterborough office and home

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

What will you be doing as our new Geotechnical Discipline Lead?

You would be leading the geotechnical input for the SPA framework from both and engineering geology and geotechnical engineering perspectives. You will support the delivery of the SPA programme, significant investigation works and be required to complete design activities to support efficient, safe and environmentally sound construction.

You will be the recognised ‘go-to’ person within SPA for geotechnical activities and issues, overseeing specification activities, coordinating geotechnical outputs and supporting temporary works discussions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the geotechnical team to create and develop value-driven solutions that achieve our capital investment programme outcomes
• Lead quality for geotechnical design by developing procedures, standards and guidance, and monitoring adherence to achieve a right first-time philosophy.
• Ensure procedures are suitably reflective of our responsibilities under CDM regulations
• Work closely with SPA partners and supply chain to ensure the geotechnical function is suitably resourced to support SPA programme
• People Management - undertake for the geotechnical team, including performance management and the mentoring and development to reach their potential
• Ensure geotechnical investigation provides good value to the programme development, and produces outputs which are readily incorporated into project design, supplier engagement and specification and temporary works design
• Assess and communicate key ground risks clearly and efficiently to non-specialist project teams
• Working collaboratively with other SPA functional teams to ensure geotechnical outputs meet wider project delivery requirements
  
  

A Little Bit About Your Skills, Experience And Behaviours

This job might be for you if you have:

• A University degree in a related subject
• Experience in delivering geotechnical engineering outputs, supporting wider detailed design outputs
• Experience of a design and build environment, including temporary works design
• Experience of communicating technical requirements to team members
• The ability to operate independently with resilience, adaptability and flexibility
  
  

What We Can Offer

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available
  
  

Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity.

Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.

Other Information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

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 differences 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 generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 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, diversity and inclusion - 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.

Location(s):

Peterborough, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Water

Job Ref: 8335

Recruiter Contact: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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