At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geotechnical projects and conduct assessments for energy infrastructure.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, travel opportunities, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities to mentor junior engineers.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the energy sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and significant consultancy experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location/s: Brighton, Manchester, Glasgow; UK
Overview of the role:
Our Energy Unit provides Civil and Structural expertise across projects in Transmission, Thermal, Renewable and Nuclear. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer with demonstrable experience to join our Digital award‑winning Civil and Structural Team.
Key responsibilities and duties include:
- Geotechnical desk studies, preliminary assessments and reviews of existing geotechnical reporting
- Ground Investigation contract administration and preparation of scope, specifications, interpretation and verification of ground investigation data and parameters for a ground model to assist in design
- Investigation contractor management on site and office, including reviewing of RAMs and monitoring health and safety compliance
- Review or peer review of Geotechnical interpretative and design reports
- Geotechnical analysis, with experience in ground modelling and analysis software
- Working with engineers of other disciplines in a team to produce integrated geotechnical assessments into the overall project delivery
- Assessing the geotechnical hazards and risks to projects and communicating appropriate solutions
- Answering technical queries and requests for information and forwarding to relevant designers
- Review and coordinate production of client tender packages
Mandatory qualifications:
- Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or similar)
- Chartered Engineer status ICE or equivalent
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
- Significant experience in geotechnical engineering consultancy, ideally within the energy infrastructure sector
- Demonstrable experience leading geotechnical packages on complex infrastructure projects
- Sound knowledge of geotechnical design principles relating to foundations, earthworks, slope stability, retaining structures and ground improvement
- Experience undertaking technical reviews and acting as a technical lead for project delivery
- Thorough understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards and geotechnical engineering best practice
- Experience managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships
- Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience developing and mentoring engineers (e.g., DE, SCE)
- Expert use of geotechnical analysis and ground modelling software
- Experience acting in CDM roles and advising project teams on geotechnical health and safety risks
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams
- Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
- Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering (geotechnics or engineering geology) or a related field
Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Manchester employer: Mott MacDonald
At Mott MacDonald, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, we provide ample opportunities for growth within the energy sector, particularly in high-voltage transmission systems. Our UK-wide presence allows for diverse project experiences, making it an exciting place to contribute to the global energy transition while working alongside industry experts.
