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Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.\nWhether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.\nAbout the business unit\nThe Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.\nOverview of the role\nShape the Future of Ground Engineering!\nAre you ready to take your career to the next level and play a pivotal role in transforming the built environment? As a Principal Engineering Geologist, you’ll be a key member within our dynamic Ground Engineering team in the Buildings Unit. This is your chance to make a real impact on landmark projects across the UK, Ireland, and even beyond, partnering with our talented team of ground engineers.\nWhy join us?\nWork on Iconic Projects: Contribute to critical ventures spanning defence, health, education, transportation, maritime, water, and energy. Every project is an opportunity to challenge yourself and drive innovation!\nGrow Your Expertise: Expand your skillset in the diverse Buildings market, engaging with public and private sector clients that value your expertise\nUnlock Career Progression: Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth, as you deliver on projects from day one \nWhat you'll do:\nProduce desk studies and design, specify, and manage ground investigations (GI) for fascinating real-world challenges\nSupervise GI activities and transform investigation data into insightful ground models, guiding design and risk assessment\nCreate comprehensive Ground Investigation Reports (GIRs) and assess ground parameters, ensuring each project’s success\nTake ownership of budgeting and cost control, becoming a trusted partner both internally and with clients\nCollaborate with and mentor the next generation of geologists, sharing knowledge and learning from one another to strengthen the team as a whole\nYour work environment:\nPrimarily based in-office, you’ll also get out into the field for site visits, client meetings, and GI supervision-bringing variety and excitement to your day\nJoin us and be part of a team that’s building a safer, more sustainable future. 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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.\nAgile working\nAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.\nEquality, diversity, and inclusion\nWe 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. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.\nAccessibility\nWe want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. 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