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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 MacDonaldMott 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 & InclusionA 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:
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
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Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.
As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities
What will you be doing as our new Senior Geotechnical Engineer?
We’ll look to you to provide sector-level leadership and strategic direction and lead the geotechnical team within the alliance. Working on a diver programme of water recycling and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Discipline Management
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Represent the @one Alliance as a leader in geotechnical engineering.
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Ensure quality in geotechnical design by developing and implementing robust procedures, standards, and guidance to achieve a “right first time” approach.
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Collaborate with Design Managers and Civil Leads to allocate skilled resources to projects, ensuring competency and excellence from concept to detailed design.
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Oversee and assess the performance of suppliers and subcontractors’ designs.
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Ensure that geotechnical design aligns with health and safety standards, environmental considerations, procurement needs, and operational requirements.
Project Delivery
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Partner with Principal Civil Engineers and project teams to achieve portfolio outcomes.
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Ensure affordability by identifying and delivering value-driven opportunities.
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Support discipline engineers to adopt appropriate methods and deliver designs on time and to the highest quality.
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Lead sustainability efforts by producing designs that enhance environmental and social outcomes.
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Contribute to risk, opportunities, and value management by challenging designs to achieve the best outcomes.
Health & Safety
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Champion excellence in health, safety, and welfare for your discipline, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
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Identify and address health, safety, and welfare concerns within your team.
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Promote safe design practices and ensure all off-site activities are appropriately planned and risk assessed.
People & Team Development
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Provide visible leadership to the geotechnical team, fostering engagement through regular discipline meetings and initiatives.
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Manage and mentor team members, supporting their professional development and career progression.
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Identify and address competency gaps within the team, supporting recruitment and the use of global resources where needed.
Transformation & Innovation
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Inspire a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement within the geotechnical discipline.
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Drive carbon reduction and the sustainable use of natural capital in designs.
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Lead the adoption of advanced techniques and technologies.
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Collaborate with industry bodies and clients to challenge standards and drive industry-wide improvement.
About You: To be successful in this position you will have proven leadership in Geotechnical engineering with experience in large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. You’ll hold a civil engineering or geology degree (or equivalent experience). Be committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative engineering solutions, and possess strong interpersonal skills to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team.
If you are seasoned geotechnical engineer with a passion for leadership, innovation, and sustainability and thrive in a collaborative environment, driving excellence in engineering design and project delivery apply today and join the @one Alliance as our Senior Geotechnical Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of geotechnical engineering for Anglian Water and beyond.
At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.
What can we offer at Mott MacDonald Bentley:
You will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:
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26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over.
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Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
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Life assurance of 4 x salary
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Income protection
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Private medical insurance
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Health cash plan
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Car allowance
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Annual professional institution subscription costs
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Career and professional development opportunities
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