Senior Civil Engineer / Principal Civil Engineer

Location/s: UK Wide
Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome
Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan
Hiring manager contact: Jennifer Turner

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. 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. 

Whether 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.

Overview of role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer, with experience in airfields design, to join our dynamic and diverse team that continuous its strong expansion into major transport projects.

You will be part of our growing Transport Mobility Solutions (TMS) Division, responsible for developing design solutions in the transport sector from concepts and feasibility plans to designs for planning application and construction details, using the latest digital design delivery methods. Our team works with a range of major projects clients, predominantly the transportation sector in the UK and overseas. Our focus lies in the development of innovative and safe project solutions to drive efficiency and social values for our clients.

You will be working with our Design Managers creating detailed 3D models for various transport projects.  The focus will primarily be supporting our airfield design projects, but you will be working in a team who support road and other projects too, so you will be expected to support these when required. Your role will be to design solutions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards and clients specifications.

Here at Mott MacDonald, we encourage you to be creative in approaching the People, Process and Technology behind common challenges to effectively enable the best possible outcomes. To do this you’ll work collaboratively as part of a team alongside engineers, planners and other transport consultants. With their support you will develop and deliver these solutions and make a positive contribution to the safety, performance and sustainability of our clients’ infrastructure, for the benefit of society.

Joining Mott MacDonald, you’ll enjoy taking on technical challenges and using your analytical and engineering skills to develop effective solutions for transport projects. You will be motivated by the satisfaction that comes from working as a team to improve project delivery and the fulfilment of seeing your designs and plans turned into reality, benefiting society by enhancing transportation infrastructure.

Engaging with others, including specialists from various engineering disciplines, national or local authorities and stakeholders, will be a crucial part of your role. 

You’ll work on major projects for Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), Civil Aviation Airport Owners, National Highways, Transport for Scotland and other Government Agencies or Local Authorities to understand and interpret data, develop innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 

Your ability to visualise and explore data will support effective decision-making and performance in project delivery, making a significant impact on the success of transport projects.

Essential:

• Strong and demonstrable understanding of airfield geometric design standards, including the RA 3500 series documents published by DIO and ICAO Annex 14.

• Develop and maintain 3D models for airfield design projects using Autodesk Civil 3D.

• Develop and maintain 3D models for road design projects using Autodesk Civil 3D.

• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements and objectives.

• Produce detailed drawings and documentation for construction and design purposes.

• Perform quality checks on models to ensure accuracy and adherence to project specifications.

Desirables:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience as a Civil 3D Modeller, preferably in airfield design projects.

• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and other relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)

• Strong understanding of airfield design principles and standards (e.g. RA 3500, ICAO Annex 14).

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About the business unit 
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. 

Closing date for applications will be midnight on Tuesday 1st April.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. 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.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We 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.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working  

We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. 

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

 Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.