Senior Civil Engineer – Dams and Reservoirs
Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Cambridge, Bristol, UK
Recruiter contact: Laura Easdon
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 incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
Overview of the Role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Civil Engineer to join our Dams and Reservoirs team. Our team has ambitious growth plans in three key areas: meeting upcoming investment needs through our existing and new frameworks with major UK water companies, reservoir owners and the Environment Agency; developing strategic resource options to address future water supply challenges; and delivering landmark hydropower projects in the UK and internationally.
You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists, preparing feasibility studies, calculations and outline/detailed civil engineering designs; producing technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules; and carrying out site supervision duties. You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance our reputation and secure further work.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Lead small‑medium dam safety projects and bids, harnessing expertise in geotechnical engineering, hydraulic structures, risk assessment and collaborating with specialists in hydrology, hydropower, water transfers, environment, planning and beyond.
* Represent the company in technical and consortia meetings.
* Drive knowledge‑sharing and innovation through training and empowering others.
* Mentor and develop others, providing guidance to support professional development.
* Promote a vibrant health and safety culture and practice.
* Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
Senior Civil Engineer with experience in dams and/or river engineering who will lead design of large, multidisciplinary projects, supervise junior staff while providing technical and professional guidance to aid their development.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. 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.
Agile Working
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility and trust. The expectation is that you will spend more time working in any of the listed offices than not, fluctuating as required to suit business and individual needs.
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
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 discuss how we can support you.
Benefits
* Health and wellbeing – Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues; health cash plan; access to Peppy; comprehensive wellbeing program; salary flex to opt into health benefits.
* Financial wellbeing – Pension contribution match 4.5%–7%; life assurance up to 4× basic salary, optional up to 6×; income protection scheme; flexible benefits; annual bonus schemes.
* Lifestyle – Minimum 33–35 days holiday (increases to 35 days after 5 years); holiday buy/sell options.
* Enhanced family and carers leave – 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave; up to 5 additional days for caring responsibilities.
* Learning and development – Primary annual professional institution subscription; mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.
* Networks, communities, and social outcomes – Join employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers.
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