Geotechnical Engineer Graduate 2026 - Peterborough

Geotechnical Engineer Graduate 2026 - Peterborough

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Graduate 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 AMP8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8.

Are you an engineering graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia.

You will be given support and guidance from experienced engineers and learn to be an expert in your discipline. You will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with other disciplines to develop and detail appropriate solutions, adopting the principles of excellence in design adopted by the SPA Alliance engineering team.

You will be offered opportunities to gain the experience in your chosen area such as site experience, geotechnical design, commercial exposure, and access to digital tools to improve the quality of engineering design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specific design of water infrastructure that achieves the goals of Anglian Water in terms of customer, environment and efficiency.
• Undertake desk studies, ground investigations, geotechnical designs and site supervision
• Ensure that the principles of design safety are incorporated in all designs
• Work with the relevant lead team members to ensure that all technical deliverables are properly checked and approved.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to innovation initiatives.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in Health & Safety (H&S), ensuring consistent H&S standards are maintained.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in a relevant engineering subject.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and delivery.
• A willingness to contribute to team leadership and coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Committed to creating a supportive and equitable work environment.

Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity.

Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.

What we can offer:

• At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience.
• Our core benefits include:
• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At 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.

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.

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

How to apply

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