Senior Highway Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a £1.2 billion management, engineering and development consultancy with 16,000 staff and a global reach spanning six continents. Our network of 180 principal offices in 140 countries gives us local market insight backed by world class expertise to deliver excellence for every client. 
  
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture. At Mott MacDonald, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace. 

Main Purpose of the Job: 

Mott MacDonald are looking for a Senior Highways Engineer to support multiple built environment and transport projects across the region.  

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below: 

• Produce detailed highway/road designs for various developments and highways projects in the GCC, 

• Manage draftsmen to produce drawings to standards where required, 

• Manage resources to deliver the agreed outcomes for the project, these resources may be located in a different location 

• Help prepare designs, reports, specifications and other deliverables for highways schemes 

• Monitor and check the designs produced to ensure they meet the design briefs 

• Ensure designs are appropriate and meet the expected levels of technical excellence 

• Liaise with local authorities in gaining NOCs; resolve any issues identified by the authorities 

• Seek innovation in the delivery of schemes and techniques used to design and construct them 

• Ensure that the quality system is applied to all highways schemes.

  To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate the following competencies:  

• IT and standard industry software skills, including hands-on knowledge of BIM and other digital platforms 

• Continuously looking for innovations and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across teams and projects 

• Using interpersonal skills to build and nurture relationships and also creating effective working environments 

• Able to manage multiple teams with diverse backgrounds on geographically and culturally diverse teams 

In Mott MacDonald, we have a strong policy ethical behaviour and expect the highest standards of ethical practice. These are at the core of our corporate values hence do not engage in any aspects of bribery or corrupt practice. As such, we expect staff must always act: 

• Professionally 

• With integrity 

• With due skill, care and diligence 

• In good faith, and 

• In compliance with all applicable laws 

• Dedicated team player with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels including with external stakeholders 

• Adopting a proactive approach towards complex tasks and overall delivery 

• Sound knowledge of professional and international standards 

Candidate Specification: 

• BSc in Civil Engineering; Masters in an Engineering discipline will be an added advantage 

• Related experience in highway/road design 

• Previous experience in the GCC is preferable 

• Hands-on experience of the following software: 

• Autodesk Civil 3D 

• Microsoft Office tools 

• Autodesk Infraworks and, 

• Bentley Projectwise 

• Knowledgeable in KSA design manuals/guidelines 

• Strong time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects in parallel. #LI-SA2

Our Purpose

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.
 
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
 

Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.  

We can offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave

• Competitive annual leave

• An annual professional institution subscription

• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance