Principal Geotechnical Engineer

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.

Overview of Role

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer you will be a key member of our growing Ground Engineering team within the Buildings Unit. You will deliver geotechnical projects across the UK, Ireland and occasionally overseas, working with a talented team of ground engineers and a range of public and private sector clients.

Your Responsibilities

• Design of building foundations and basements
• Manage and deliver Ground Investigations (scope, specifications, supervision, GIRs, etc.)
• Design retaining wall systems
• Travel to project sites when necessary for delivery and client meetings
• Lead and coordinate geotechnical design teams on multi‑disciplinary projects

Candidate Specification

Essential Criteria

• Masters in civil engineering with emphasis on geotechnics
• Chartered Engineer with the ICE or equivalent
• Experience designing geotechnical and foundation solutions using current standards and Eurocodes
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and build professional relationships
• Experience managing small to medium geotechnical project teams and a track record of successful project delivery
• Ability to prioritise client needs and deliver high‑quality design that meets those needs

Desirable Criteria

• Relationship builder who can work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to direct and deliver multiple concurrent projects or one large project on time and within budget
• Experience delivering Ground Investigations and GIRs
• Experience guiding and nurturing engineers in their technical development
• Prepared to travel as needed for project delivery within the UK and Ireland

UK Immigration

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reaso

Agile Working

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits Health and Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
• Health cash plan for everyday health costs and treatments
• Access to Peppy for menopause support (UK only)
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme for you and your family
• Flexibility to adjust your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family

Financial Wellbeing

• Employee pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
• Life assurance up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase to 6×
• Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and support for long‑term illness or injury
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
• Annual bonus schemes reflecting the shared success of the business

Lifestyle

• Minimum 33‑35 days holiday each year (inclusive of public holidays), with the ability to buy or sell leave through a flexible benefits programme
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years of service
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers

Enhanced Family and Carers Leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
• Shared parental leave matches maternity leave (up to 24 weeks at full pay)
• Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, of which two are paid

Learning and Development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription
• Broad range of opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options

Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes

• Wide range of company employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
• Opportunities to make a difference within communities through our social outcomes initiatives

Location

Glasgow, Norwich, Edinburgh (UK)

Contract

Permanent, Full Time

Recruiter Contact

Andrea Gaffney

Market

Buildings

Discipline

Geotechnical and tunnelling

Job

7647

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