Geotechnical Discipline Lead

We are recruiting a Geotechnical Discipline Lead to support our ongoing project delivery with Anglian Water. Working as Mott MacDonald Bentley as part of the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) which is a ~£1.8Bn framework delivering 500km+ of transfer pipelines, with associated storage and pumping assets, across the East of England supporting reduction of abstraction in sensitive aquifers and significant regional growth. 

In this role, you would be leading the geotechnical input for the SPA framework from both and engineering geology and geotechnical engineering perspective. To support the delivery of the SPA programme, significant investigation works will be required to complete design activities to support efficient, safe and environmentally sound construction.

You will be the recognised ‘go-to’ person within SPA for geotechnical activities and issues, overseeing specification activities, coordinating geotechnical outputs and supporting temporary works discussions.

• Lead the geotechnical team to create and develop value-driven solutions that achieve our capital investment programme outcomes.
• Lead quality for geotechnical design by developing procedures, standards and guidance, and monitoring adherence to achieve a right first-time philosophy. 
• Ensure procedures are suitably reflective of our responsibilities under CDM regulations.
• Work closely with SPA partners and supply chain to ensure the geotechnical function is suitably resourced to support SPA programme
• People Management - undertake for the geotechnical team, including performance management and the mentoring and development to reach their potential.
• Ensure geotechnical investigation provides good value to the programme development and produces outputs which are readily incorporated into project design, supplier engagement and specification and temporary works design. 
• Assess and communicate key ground risks clearly and efficiently to non-specialist project teams
• Working collaboratively with other SPA functional teams to ensure geotechnical outputs meet wider project delivery requirements

What you'll need:

• Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on geotechnics

• Experience in delivering geotechnical engineering outputs supporting wider detailed design outputs

• Relevant geotechnical experience with experience in project delivery

• Chartered Engineer with the ICE or equivalent

• Experiencing of managing medium to large teams of engineers

• Experience guiding and nurturing a team of Engineers in their technical development

Your leadership skills are demonstrated with integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for others, ensuring responsible actions and protecting our reputation. You ensure effective team interactions and stakeholder engagement at all levels and exhibit emotional intelligence by understanding and adapting to the needs of others, promoting diversity and inclusion. You will use your decision-making skills to inform other with sound judgment and the input of others and use your technical expertise to select the appropriate design methods, exercising independent judgement, and enhancing practices where necessary.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for your next career opportunity, why not apply today!

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. 

UK Immigration

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

Location: Hybrid, Peterborough, and also Site Visits across East Anglia Region.
 

Our benefits include: 

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over   
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer 
• Life assurance of 4 x salary   
• Income protection   
• Private medical insurance   
• Health cash plan    
• Annual professional institution subscription costs