Lead Geotechnical Engineer

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Mott Mac Donald 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 Mac Donald 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:  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.

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Mott Mac Donald Bentley are recruiting for a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).

The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP
8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP
8.

What will you be doing as our new Lead Geotechnical Engineer – Ground Investigation Supervisor. You will be given support and guidance from the Ground Investigation Coordinator and Geotechnics Discipline Lead in delivery, and work in collaboration with Geotechnical Engineers, Geophysicists and other disciplines to develop and detail appropriate solutions adopting the principles of excellence in design. Your primary contribution will be to lead site supervision, laboratory scheduling and interpretation of ground investigations.

• Undertake desk studies, ground investigations and GI site supervision
• Lead junior staff in producing RAMS and undertaking GI site supervision
• Lead junior engineers in checking the contractors Factual Reports and producing the Interpretative Reports.
• Work with the relevant lead team members to ensure that all technical deliverables are properly checked and approved.
• A willingness to travel and undertake field-based assignments including supervising GI contractors to ensure technical quality

• Engineering experience supervising and managing medium/large Ground Investigations utilising machine excavated trial pits, dynamic sampling (including windowless sampling), cable percussion boring and rotary coring
• Experienced in the production of full, detailed technical records of ongoing works, identification of technical issues and ability to communicate with the Investigation Supervisor
• Able to work within a team and provide direction and assistance to the Junior Site Supervisor
• Full and…