Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Ground Projects
Mott MacDonald
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Job summary
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design within the Buildings Unit, delivering projects across the UK and Ireland and occasionally overseas. You will mentor engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
You will manage ground investigations, assessments, and reports, applying Eurocodes while supporting sustainability and budget considerations.
Qualifications
- Masters in civil engineering with emphasis on geotechnics.
- Chartered Engineer with the ICE or equivalent.
- Experience managing small to medium geotechnical project teams and delivering projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with clients.
- Ability to prioritise client needs to deliver high-quality design.
- Experience delivering Ground Investigations and GIRs.
- Experience guiding engineers in technical development.
Responsibilities
- Design of building foundations and basements
- Management and delivery of Ground Investigations (GIRs) and related scope
- Design retaining wall systems
- Travel to project sites for delivery and client meetings
- Lead geotechnical design teams on multi-disciplinary projects
Skills
Education
Job description
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design within the Buildings Unit, delivering projects across the UK and Ireland and occasionally overseas. You will mentor engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
You will manage ground investigations, assessments, and reports, applying Eurocodes while supporting sustainability and budget considerations.
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