Overview

Mott MacDonald

Location: Madrid
Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess

We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. 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.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. We are proud to be a top employer as recognised by Glassdoor in the UK, and Top Inclusive Company in the UK. Our values are: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

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.

Job description

We are looking for experienced Airfield Engineers to join our growing Aviation Team to help us meet growing demand in UK and International Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare airfield pavement designs
• Analyse geotechnical and soil investigation information and request necessary tests
• Undertake geometric and grading design of Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, service roads, etc.
• Undertake storm water drainage and water management system design for airports
• Oversee the production of Civil 3D Design of civil works and infrastructure and 3D models for airfield projects
• Help to coordinate design across multiple disciplines including pavement engineering, structural engineering, etc.
• Prepare specifications for civil works
• Prepare feasible, logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works
• Undertake civil works design and design reviews covering all stages of design
• Support in the engagement and management of subconsultants
• Support in the preparation of tender documentation and in the support of clients during procurement processes for Airfield Civil Works
• Support in the preparation of methodologies, design proposals, resources estimation, etc. for preparation of bids
• Candidate should be able to travel sometimes at short notice

More senior roles

• Undertake line management duties
• Lead visits to Airfields in the UK and overseas in the monitoring of construction works and in the production of reports on progress
• Provide leadership and line management support to Senior and Airfield Engineers in their development of Airfield designs for airports in the UK and around the world

Candidate specification

Candidates should have/be:

• Experience in Airfield Engineering Design or the Management of Airfield Design and should have good CAD (2D and 3D) capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English and the ability to speak additional languages would be desirable.
• Ideally a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar recognised professional body and have, or be working towards, a Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience in bid and client account management would be advantageous

Candidates may be required to travel within the UK and to selected locations internationally (subject to mutual agreement).

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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

At 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.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Private medical insurance
• Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher/transport card/day care voucher)
• Continuous development opportunities
• Agile/flexible working
• Annual bonus scheme
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

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