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Location: Altrincham, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Colwyn Bay, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Sheffield, Southampton – UK.
Recruiter contact: Madeleine Knight.
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We build transport and infrastructure solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners, delivering projects that create positive social outcomes.
Overview of the Role
We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead our utilities capability within the Transport and Mobility Solutions Division. You will manage complex multi‑disciplinary infrastructure and highways projects from scheme development through to design and build, delivering safety, innovation, and cost certainty.
Responsibilities
* Lead utility design/diversion for highway and public transport infrastructure.
* Promote and ensure adherence to our health and safety policy and procedures.
* Maintain knowledge of technical engineering codes such as NRSWA, HAUC and NJUG.
* Ensure compliance with utility company standard requirements.
* Manage discrete design packages, multi‑disciplinary teams, and client‑facing activities.
* Identify bespoke engineering solutions to reduce utility diversion scope, driving efficiencies and cost savings.
* Provide Utility Peer Review for major infrastructure schemes.
* Support business development and client network building.
* Show technical leadership, providing advice to clients and stakeholders.
* Assist in training and developing team members.
* Control task programmes and budgets.
* Present technical advice to clients and stakeholders.
* Provide input into bids/tenders where utilities present a major risk.
* Mentor early career staff.
Candidate Specification
Essential
* Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (HNC/HND).
* Professional membership in relevant highways sector (e.g., ICE, MCIHT).
* Experience applying CDM requirements and a strong understanding of health, safety, wellbeing, and EDI matters.
* In‑depth knowledge of NRSWA and ability to manage utility diversions from C2 to C9.
* Experience managing multi‑disciplinary interfaces on major projects from concept through construction.
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Desirable
* Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with willingness to travel for short UK or overseas assignments.
* Experience with engineering forms of contract (e.g., NEC3/4).
* Experience in Navisworks, Autodesk InfraWorks, Bentley Open Roads, ProjectWise and UK highway design codes and standards (DMRB, Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works).
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 who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Agile Working
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility, and trust, enabling you to work most effectively to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will discuss how we can support you.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan.
* Access to Peppy – free menopause support for all UK colleagues.
* Comprehensive wellbeing programme for you and your family.
Financial Wellbeing
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4x your basic salary, with option to increase to 6x.
* Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and return‑to‑work support for long‑term illness or injury.
* Flexible benefits including life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving, and will writing.
* Annual bonus scheme.
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33‑35 days holiday each year inclusive of public holidays; ability to buy or sell leave.
* Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
* Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts.
Enhanced Family and Carer Leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Pay up to 24 weeks at full pay for shared parental leave.
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid).
Learning and Development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.
Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
* Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability, and parent/carer communities.
* Contribution to community social outcomes.
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