Geotechnical Engineer in Altrincham

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering work that supports societal impact in the communities we serve. We are an employee-owned business, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. We are focused on helping our people grow and succeed.

Our Energy Unit leads WIN and DO work in all Energy Market and Nuclear Defence market projects, working at the forefront of the energy transition to ensure safe, stable, sustainable energy is available for future generations. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to construction support and site supervision, across electrical transition, nuclear, hydropower, offshore wind, and other energy projects in the UK and Europe.

We are expanding our geotechnical team to support our growth across sub-markets and to help clients move towards Net Zero. We offer defined technical career pathways and mentoring to help you grow your career in a team and company that values a diverse perspective.

As a Geotechnical Engineer in our growing Energy Unit geotechnical team, you will work with a range of public and private sector clients on key projects across the UK, Europe and beyond. You will undertake work on energy projects and contribute to tasks such as:

• Ground investigation preparation of scope, specifications, interpretation and verification of ground investigation data for a ground model to assist in design
• Geotechnical desk studies, preliminary assessments and reviews of existing geotechnical reporting
• Investigation contractor management on site and in the office, including reviewing RAMS and monitoring health and safety compliance
• Preparing geotechnical interpretative and geotechnical design reports
• Geotechnical analysis, including ground modelling and analysis software
• Collaborating with engineers from other disciplines to produce integrated geotechnical assessments
• Assessing geotechnical hazards and risks to projects and communicating appropriate solutions
• Responding to technical queries and requests for information and forwarding to relevant designers
• Supporting proposals and production of client tender packages

Candidate specification

Essential

• Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (or similar)
• Experience in energy developments, ideally in one of the following sectors: Transmission and Distribution (T&D) networks, Energy generation (renewables, hydro and thermal), Nuclear
• Demonstrable experience in ground investigation site works
• Experience of CDM regulations
• Demonstrable experience in foundation geotechnical design
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, BS Standards and local regulations
• Environmental and sustainability considerations in geotechnical design
• Good communication skills in English

At the outset we expect experience in all named areas; if successful, you will have opportunities to learn from other team members in the wider geotechnical skills group and further develop your skills. You should display a willingness to take on new challenges and work confidently on tasks aligned to your prior experience. Strong written communication skills including report writing and good client-facing communication are important.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK due to changes by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

We believe it makes business sense to choose how you work to meet client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We place equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and equal opportunities. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com to discuss how we can support you.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing: We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x. Income protection with support for long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing. Profit-sharing through annual bonus schemes for employees in an independently owned business.
• Employee ownership: Employee ownership model with no external investors and a culture of shared success. Direct connection to success through personal and group performance bonuses. Pathway towards ownership for senior roles from day one.
• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance for UK colleagues. Health cash plan for everyday costs and treatments. Access to Peppy for menopause support for UK colleagues. Wellbeing program with family-friendly options and salary flex for benefits.
• Lifestyle: 33–35 days of holiday per year, with buy/sell options via benefits program. Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. Saving 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 at full pay. Additional leave for caring responsibilities.
• Learning and development: Primary annual professional subscription. Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, training, and self-development.
• Networks, communities, and social outcomes: Join networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parent communities. Community involvement and social impact opportunities.

Location(s): Glasgow, Brighton, Altrincham.

Contract: Permanent.

Work pattern: Full Time.

Market: Energy.

Discipline: Geotechnical and tunnelling.

Job Ref: 13255.

Recruiter Contact: Cassidy Browne.