Engineering Geologist

Description

• Undertake various geotechnical analyses and design, produce calculation packages, input to works specifications and drawings for construction.
• Production of ground investigation reports and geotechnical design reports in accordance with EC7.
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
• Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems.
• Support in the technical supervision of ground investigation fieldworks and liaison with ground investigation contractors.
• Interpretation and verification of ground investigation data including presentation of appropriate ground model, development of geotechnical design parameters and clear presentation of ground risks.
• Undertake geotechnical desk studies, design of ground investigations, compilation of ground investigation tender documentation and contract administration.
• Acting as technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.
• Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.
• 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.

Requirements

• Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and industry standards.
• Strong engineering geology and geotechnical design competencies, ideally in the water/wastewater sector.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• Previous experience undertaking project desk studies, identifying key ground risks, planning and supervising ground investigations, developing ground models, undertaking ground interpretation and delivering elements of geotechnical design.
• Working towards or have achieved Chartership through a relevant Institution (ICE/IOM3/GeolSoc).
• Be able to appropriately challenge Client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
• 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 lifecycle of construction projects.

Benefits

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.
• MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training opportunities
• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
• Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance