OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Civil Engineer role at Mott MacDonald.Location/s: Bristol or Southampton, UKRecruiter contact: Madeleine KnightMott 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 global industries, delivering work that defines our future and makes a societal impact. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space where everyone feels empowered, included, and valued.About The Business Unit: We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe, covering the whole project cycle from business case to delivery and maintenance. We contribute to the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
Overview Of The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Chartered Highways Engineer to be part of our Transport and Mobility Solutions Division in the UK. You will combine managerial leadership with technical responsibilities, promote collaboration, and inspire teams to deliver projects to quality, budget, and timescales. You will have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and contribute to growing the highways team's profile through successful project delivery and business development. Although located in the South and South West of England, you will collaborate with the wider business across the UK and overseas. The role offers opportunities to develop skills and progress within a team of innovative engineers and specialists.
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Managing the planning, design and implementation of highway projects, demonstrating leadership and ensuring adherence to H&S policy and procedures
Leading a portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery to client requirements, programme and budget
Controlling project resources and monitoring against budget
Preparing and managing work programmes to deliver to deadlines
Developing and maintaining excellent client relationships
Delivering bid proposals and submissions
Active involvement in business development
Mentoring and developing junior staff
Candidate specification
The Successful Candidate Will Meet The Following Criteria
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or extensive equivalent experience
Chartered (or Incorporated) Engineer with a proven record of technical leadership on highway and infrastructure projects
Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary design projects, including planning and controlling programmes, budgets, and resources
Strong understanding of highway design standards (DMRB/SHW/Manual for Streets) and experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads and InfoDrainage
Able to communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues, fellow professionals and clients at all levels (written and verbal)
Experience in preparing fee proposals, contributing to business development, and building client relationships, including with local authorities and government clients
We Require a Combination Of The Following Skills
Knowledge of highway design principles and design standards such as DMRB, SHW and Manual for Streets
Experience in the use of BIM to coordinate design inputs
Ability to work to deadlines and autonomously when required; experience in preparing engineering design calculations, detailed construction drawings and standard details
Understanding of personal Health and Safety responsibilities
Willingness to work away from home when required
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Agile working
We offer a hybrid working policy that supports well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. If you need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits
Health and wellbeing
Private medical insurance for UK colleagues
Health cash plan for everyday costs and treatments
Access to Peppy for menopause support
Wellbeing program and family support
Flexible benefits including health benefit options for you and family
Financial wellbeing
Match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to increase to 6x)
Income protection and return-to-work support
Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance and will writing
Profit sharing through annual bonus schemes
Lifestyle
Minimum 33-35 days holiday per year, with holiday buy/sell options
Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years
Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts
Enhanced family and carers leave
Enhanced family leave policies including 26 weeks maternity/adoption leave, 2 weeks paternity/partner leave
Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
Additional leave for caring responsibilities
Learning and development
Annual professional institution subscription
Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring and training
Networks and social outcomes
Join groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers
Contribute to community-focused outcomes
Location(s): Bristol, GB; Southampton, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Transport
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 9557
Recruiter Contact: Madeleine Knight
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