Geotechical Engineer
Equity & Inclusiona Mott Macdonald Bentley
Job at a glance
Undertake geotechnical desk studies, design of ground investigations, compilation of ground investigation tender documentation and contract administration. - Support in the technical supervision of ground investigation fieldworks and liaison with ground investigation contractors. - Interpretation and verification of ground investigation data including presentation of appropriate ground model, development of geotechnical design parameters and clear presentation of ground risks.
- Production of ground investigation reports and geotechnical design reports in accordance with EC7. - Liaise with wider non specialist project team members (design and construction) to develop best-value engineering designs and clearly communicate identified project ground risks and suitable mitigation. - Undertake various geotechnical analyses and design, produce calculation packages, input to works specifications and drawings for construction.
- Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and industry standards. - Be able to appropriately challenge Client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems. - Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools. - Acting as technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.
- Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills. Degree in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology (MEng/MSc). - Working towards or have achieved Chartership through a relevant Institution (ICE/IOM3/GeolSoc). - Strong engineering geology and geotechnical design competencies, ideally in the water/wastewater sector. - Experience in the field of ground engineering in the UK, with a full understanding of the geotechnical lifecycle of construction projects.
- Previous experience undertaking project desk studies, identifying key ground risks, planning and supervising ground investigations, developing ground models, undertaking ground interpretation and delivering elements of geotechnical design. - A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites. 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 MacDonaldMott 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