Overview
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.
We respect each person's differences and strive to meet their needs. We are proud to be recognised as a Glassdoor top employer in the UK and a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.
About the business unit
The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in regional offices across the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of 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 broaden your experience in the Buildings market and work with public and private sector clients on rewarding projects across defence, health, education, transportation, maritime, water and energy. The role is varied and offers opportunities for personal and career development. You will be a key member of geotechnical project teams and be responsible for undertaking and managing the following tasks:
* Desk studies
* Ground investigation design, specification, management
* 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 GI site supervision as projects require.
Candidate specification
Essential Criteria
* 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 interpersonal skills, able to work 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 meet project timescales
* Candidates should be willing to travel within the UK & Ireland
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of delivering Ground Investigations and GIRs
* Experience using relevant industry software packages
* Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work both autonomously and in a team
* Ability to direct and deliver multiple concurrent projects or one large project on time and within budget
* Some experience in geotechnical design including ground improvement, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, settlement assessment and foundation design
* Experience guiding and nurturing engineers in their technical development
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will discuss how we can support you.
Agile working
Happy to discuss Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments
* Access to Peppy for menopause support for all UK colleagues
* Wellbeing program with resources for you and your family
* Ability to flex your salary to opt into health benefits, extendable to family
Financial wellbeing
* Matching pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x
* Income protection with return-to-work support
* Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing
* Profit-sharing through annual bonus schemes
Lifestyle
* 33-35 days holiday per year, with buy/sell leave options
* Holiday entitlement increases to at least 35 days after 5 years’ service
* Savings schemes and retailer discounts
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks paid
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid)
Learning and development
* Professional institution subscription
* Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring, training, and self-development
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
* Join groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers
* Contribute to communities through our social outcomes initiatives
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