Assistant Geotechnical Engineer

Mott MacDonald's below ground heavy civils and geotechnical engineering capability is recognised as authoritative and cutting edge. Our Metro and Civils Division specialise in all aspects of foundations, Geotechnics and tunnelling, and contribute to some of the largest and most demanding structures in the world. Our expertise includes delivering value management and value engineering, geotechnical advice, geotechnical information management, site investigations, rock engineering, slope engineering, geoseismic design, and 2D/3D numerical modelling. The projects we have engaged in include high speed infrastructure (HS1 and HS2), Victoria Station Upgrade, Doha Metro, Northern Line Extension, London Heathrow Third Runway Expansion Project, Crossrail and Crossrail 2, Nuclear New-build and Hydropower schemes as well as opportunities to work on and support projects World-wide in other regions of the Group. We were also voted Consulting Firm of the Year at the 2020 Ground Engineering Awards.

As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer in our successful Foundations and Geotechnics team, you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and work with a range of public and private sector clients on some key and major projects. You will be involved in producing design solutions in line with current Eurocodes, reports specifications and drawings covering a range of project requirements within foundations and geotechnics. You’ll deliver various geotechnical and underground structures projects and provide technical leadership through leading the team and managing their design work. You’ll also support larger projects acting as client liaison and contributing to risk assessments, employing sustainability and undertaking budgeting and cost control.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

- Design foundations and substructures associated with large underground spaces such as deep basements and shafts, metro boxes, earthworks and slope stability
- Design retaining wall systems and major temporary works associated with underground structures
- Participate in 2D and 3D numerical modelling for soil/structure interaction issues associated with below-ground structures
- Travel to project sites when necessary for project delivery and client liaison meetings
- Managing a minimum of 1 engineer as part of a wider design team
- Acting as a Delegated Engineer mentoring ICE Graduates once Chartered.

As an Assistant Geotechnical Engineer in ground engineering and geotechnics, you are able to deliver projects on time and within budget. You’ve designed various geotechnical and foundation solutions using current standards and Eurocodes and ideally will have previously worked on major projects. You have strong interpersonal skills and are able to liaise with clients and build professional relationships. You’re an effective communicator and are able to collaborate with all levels of staff and clients. In addition to this, you are a relationship builder and understand the dynamics of working with a team as well as working autonomously.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

- Masters or Batchelors degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on geotechnics or geology
- Relevant geotechnical experience
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status with ICE or equivalent
- Experience of managing small teams of engineers
- Experience working with a team of Engineers
- Evidence of technical development
- User of PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D numerical modelling software
- Prepared to travel nationally and internationally as needed for any project.

Although not essential, if you have knowledge and experience in programming/scripting (VBA, Python, etc.), this would be advantageous.

We are also happy to accept applicants on a full-time or part-time basis and are supportive of agile working.

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

**Job Profile**

**About the business unit**
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.**
How to apply**

Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force
- Continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive
- Agile/flexible working - because life isn’t 9-5
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