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Principal coastal engineer

Bristol (City of Bristol)
Permanent
Mott Macdonald
Coastal engineer
Posted: 12 January
Offer description

Overview

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 global industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes a societal impact in the communities we serve. We are an employee-owned business that values empowerment, inclusion, and excellence.


About the Business Unit

We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators worldwide. Our planning, engineering, environmental, and management skills cover the whole project cycle, from business case development to delivery and maintenance. We aim to provide sustainable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.


Overview Of The Role

Mott MacDonald is a global leader advising clients in the planning, design, and construction of coastal, offshore, and related infrastructure. This includes coastal erosion business cases, feasibility studies, structural defences, environmental enhancements, and construction supervision. Projects span the UK, the Caribbean, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. You will influence project outcomes as a Principal Coastal Engineer, contributing to economic and feasibility assessments, coastal processes, metocean and hydrodynamic investigations, detailed design, and construction documentation. Sectors include UK and international coastal zone management, offshore renewables and cables, and tidal power.

Depending on your skills and interests, you may have project management responsibilities such as resourcing, programming, and handling commercial and contract matters, as well as risk and quality oversight. You’ll input to the contract procurement process, including preparing tender documents, specifications, BOQs, and construction drawings, and manage the tender process through to contract award. You’ll also support new business development initiatives and tender submissions to grow our PCO account.


Candidate specification

Essential

* A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical equivalent
* Experience working in Coastal Engineering in a consultancy environment
* Strong written communication skills and the ability to write reports and deliver presentations
* Ability to deliver coastal engineering projects using innovative and digitally driven techniques
* Experience in business development, including client liaison and bid preparation
* Chartered with a relevant professional institution such as ICE/ IStructE/ CIWEM (or equivalent working experience)
* Demonstrated project leadership

Desirable

* Willingness to travel overseas for project assignments when required
* Project management skills with ability to network and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders


Location

Southampton, Bristol, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Liverpool, Croydon (UK).


Contract Type and Work Pattern

Permanent · Full-Time


Qualifications, Immigration, and Working Arrangements

UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to Skilled Worker visa candidates. We welcome applications eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Agile Working: We offer a hybrid working policy to support wellbeing, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive environment. We encourage individual expression and aim to create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility: If you need reasonable adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.


Benefits

We offer a range of benefits across Health and Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Enhanced Family and Carers Leave, Learning and Development, and Networks and Communities. Examples include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension matching, health plans, flexible benefits, generous holiday entitlement, and professional development opportunities. Details are provided in the full Benefits sections of our careers information.

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