Graduate Engineering Geologists

Job Description

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is a region of Mott MacDonald group that brings together the design capability of Mott MacDonald and the construction expertise of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will gain experience working on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction.

Working in close collaboration with our clients and supply chain, we deliver projects all the way from feasibility through to construction, commissioning, and handover - with a focus on providing great outcomes.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) are looking for an Engineering Geologist with a desire to develop innovative and pragmatic ways of working, reduce carbon and protect the environment.

What you’ll do:

• 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.
• Interpretate and verify 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.

What you’ll need:

• Graduated or due to graduate with a degree in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology (MEng / MSc)
• Experience in the field of ground engineering in the UK, with a full understanding of the geotechnical
• Strong organisational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

What's in it for you:

• Internal Development Schemes support and guide you through your journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer with the relevant chartered body.
• You will be automatically enrolled into our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme; a 12-month scheme designed to enhance your skills, expand your network, and enrich your experience.
• You will work on projects that have a positive impact on the community whilst receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• In addition to the bespoke training and development detailed above, you can access a huge variety of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave, holiday purchase, high street gym discounts, access to our Early Career Professionals network and lots more to look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Other information

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 MacDonald
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.

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 a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

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