Senior Engineering Geologist

Mott MacDonald; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Senior Engineering Geologist, where you'll be part of a dynamic Ground Engineering team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the UK and Ireland, enhancing your skills in geotechnical investigations and project management. You'll collaborate with a talented group, contributing to impactful projects in various sectors, including transportation, energy, and health. With a focus on personal and career development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant difference in the engineering field while enjoying a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support program

Flexible salary options

Qualifications

• Chartered Geologist or near chartered status is required.
• Experience delivering Ground Investigations and GIRs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical project tasks including desk studies and GI supervision.
• Interpret ground investigation data and produce ground models.

Skills

Geotechnical Investigation

Technical Report Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc in Engineering Geology

MSc in Engineering Geology

Tools

Geological Software Packages

Job description

We’re 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.

About the business unit
The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.

Overview of role
As a Senior Engineering Geologist you will be a key member of our growing Ground Engineering team within the Buildings Unit. You will have the opportunity to deliver exciting projects across the UK, Ireland and occasionally overseas while working with a talented team of ground engineers.

You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience in the Buildings market and work with a range of public and private sector clients on rewarding projects. You will work across sectors including defence, health, education, transportation, maritime, water and energy.

The role will be varied and offers fantastic opportunities for personal and career development. You’ll be a key member of geotechnical project teams and be responsible for undertaking and managing the following tasks:

• Desk studies
• GI supervision
• Interpretation of ground investigation data and production of ground models
• GIRs and ground parameter assessment
• Budgeting and cost control
• Training and mentoring of graduate geologists

The role will be primarily office-based however flexibility is required to attend site visits, client meetings, and for GI site-supervision as may be required by our projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology
• Chartered Geologist (or equivalent), or near chartered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports and documents.
• Strong inter-personal skills, working closely and collaboratively with colleagues and clients in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and organise workload to ensure project timescales are met
• Candidates should be willing to travel within the UK & Ireland

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of delivering Ground Investigations and GIRs
• Experience in the application of relevant industry computer geological/ geotechnical software packages.
• You are a relationship builder and understand the dynamics of working with a team as well as working autonomously.
• Ability to direct and deliver multiple concurrent projects or one large project on time and within budget
• Some experience in geotechnical design including, for example, ground improvement, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, settlement assessment and foundation design
• Experience guiding and nurturing Engineers in their technical development

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.