Lead Geotechnical Engineer – Ground Modelling & Design

MOTT MACDONALD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus schemes

Life assurance 4x salary

Income protection

Pension contributions 4.5–7%

Flexible benefits

33–35 days holiday

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join the Energy unit. You will lead geotechnical packages on major infrastructure projects, oversee ground investigations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust geotechnical solutions.

The role requires Chartered status, a Civil/Geotechnical degree, and strong leadership and reporting skills. A hybrid working policy and extensive employee benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status ICE or equivalent
• Significant experience in geotechnical engineering consultancy in energy infrastructure
• Demonstrable experience leading geotechnical packages on complex projects
• Knowledge of geotechnical design principles: foundations, earthworks, slope stability, retaining structures, ground improvement
• Experience leading technical reviews and project delivery
• Understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards, and best practice
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and client relationships
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical desk studies, preliminary assessments, review existing reports
• Ground investigation contract admin and data interpretation for ground model
• On-site/off-site investigation contractor management and RAMs review
• Prepare and review geotechnical interpretative and design reports
• Geotechnical analysis and ground modelling
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines for integrated assessments
• Assess geotechnical hazards and communicate solutions
• Respond to technical queries and forward RFIs to designers
• Support proposals and client tender packages

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Geotechnical reporting

Stakeholder management

Technical reviews

Ground investigation coordination

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Tools

Geotechnical analysis software

Ground modelling software

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join the Energy unit. You will lead geotechnical packages on major infrastructure projects, oversee ground investigations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust geotechnical solutions.

The role requires Chartered status, a Civil/Geotechnical degree, and strong leadership and reporting skills. A hybrid working policy and extensive employee benefits are provided.