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Principal/associate civil engineer

Southampton
Mott Macdonald
Civil engineer
€55,000 a year
Posted: 13 April
Offer description

Location

Brighton, London, Croydon, Reading, Cambridge, Southampton, Cardiff, Birmingham & Bristol; UK


Recruiter Contact

Nicola Coyle


Overview of the Role

We are seeking a Senior/ Principal Civil Engineer with a background in water supply, wastewater, water resources, dams and/or river engineering to strengthen our technical teams in the south and south‑east. This is a professional opportunity to work on a wide range of water‑related projects in the UK and worldwide.

* Lead the design of major water supply infrastructure to ensure sustainable water security in the region.
* Contribute to innovative grey and blue‑green sewer solutions to reduce the amount of wastewater spills.
* Develop climate‑resilient flood protection for our communities whilst safeguarding habitats including rare chalk streams.
* Deliver cutting‑edge water treatment plants to improve water quality in rivers and coastlines.


Key Responsibilities and Duties

* Be responsible for the delivery of project(s), coordinating project team(s) to ensure excellent technical delivery within budget and programme.
* Produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and reports, proactively managing design risk to deliver constructable solutions.
* Represent the company in meetings, building strong relationships with our clients that will enhance our reputation and help secure further work.
* Deliver projects in close partnership with clients and contractors.
* Contribute to technical excellence and commercial success through forecasting and risk management, and the production of bids and proposals.
* Work to Mott MacDonald’s global standards and review Health, Safety and Welfare alongside environmental impact.


Candidate Specification


Essential

* Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution.
* Proven ability to deliver complex technical projects, ensuring compliance with relevant quality assurance and technical standards and supporting the development of less experienced staff.
* Demonstrable technical experience in design and the management of design teams.
* Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multidisciplinary teams with other technical disciplines including environmental specialists, geotechnical, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers.
* Good understanding of designers’ responsibilities under CDM.


Desirable

* Able to travel to other offices and sites, as required.
* Track record in building teams and capability of junior staff.
* Experience in preparing successfully bids and in undertaking client engagement.


UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.


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

We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.


Benefits


Health and Wellbeing

* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
* Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.


Financial Wellbeing

* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary.
* Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
* Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
* As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.


Lifestyle

* A minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
* Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
* Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.


Enhanced Family and Carer Leave

* Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.


Learning and Development

* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.


Networks, Communities and Social Outcomes

* Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
* Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.
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