Many of our engineers and scientists are recognised as world class experts in their fields. We’ve been offering specialist skills in the foundations and geotechnics sector for over 30 years. Our origins, based in tunnel-ling, dates back to our founders’ involvement in the development of London’s underground system at the turn of the 19th century – an association that we're growing today.

As the consultancy in tunnelling grew, so did the need for in-house geological and geotechnical advice. A permanent geological capability was established in 1978 and this has since expanded into a central capability including foundations engineering, to support the Group's global spread.

Our specialist staff cover a diverse range of technical areas from the geomorphology of landslips to the advanced numerical analysis of ground structure interaction in urban tunnelling projects. We provide management for ground-related risks and add value to projects. As well as the provision of routine and innovative geotechnical engineering work, across a wide range of small and grand scale projects, we are developing new ideas with clients and performing front-end studies that add considerable value to projects.

Our team incorporates drafting and engineering technicians for preparation of drawings and reports utilising the latest computer-aided design and visualisation techniques.

Mott MacDonald is globally recognised for its unrivalled diversity. Our presence extends world-wide, where staff are engaged in short term contracts to long term assignments. We maintain links with sub-consultants and draw on the expert of resources of professors from key universities, continually adding to the strength and breadth of knowledge and expertise.