Senior / Principal Civil Engineer (Geometric Design)
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Location/s: Altrincham, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Southampton; UK
Recruiter contact: Pamela Wray-Slack
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We deliver transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe, guiding projects from business case to maintenance.
Overview Of The Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer with experience in airfields design, to join our dynamic and diverse team that continues its strong expansion into major transport projects.
As part of the Transport Mobility Solutions (TMS) Division, you will develop design solutions from concepts to construction details, using the latest digital delivery methods. Your primary focus will be airfield design projects, with support on roads and other transportation projects as required.
Candidate Specification
Join Mott MacDonald and take on technical challenges using analytical and engineering skills to develop effective solutions for transport projects. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and transport consultants to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure.
Essential
* Strong knowledge of airfield geometric design standards, including the RA 3500 series documents published by DIO and ICAO Annex 14.
* Develop and maintain 3D models for airfield design projects using Autodesk Civil 3D.
* Develop and maintain 3D models for road design projects using Autodesk Civil 3D.
* Collaborate with engineers and project managers to deliver project requirements and objectives.
* Produce detailed drawings and documentation for construction and design purposes.
* Perform quality checks on models to ensure accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
Desirable
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience as a Civil 3D Modeller, preferably in airfield design projects.
* Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and other relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
* Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.
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.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Accessibility
If you require support during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* Wellbeing support through a comprehensive programme for you and your family.
* Flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family.
Financial wellbeing
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with option to increase to 6×.
* Income protection scheme for financial benefit and return to work support.
* Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes tied to business success.
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33-35 days holiday each year, including public holidays, with ability to buy or sell leave.
* Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years’ service.
* Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Shared parental leave matches maternity leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional days for significant caring responsibilities, 2 paid.
Learning and development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development.
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
* Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers.
* Contribute to community social outcomes.
Location(s): Leeds, London, Glasgow, Cambridge, Southampton, Birmingham, Cardiff, Croydon, Altrincham, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sheffield, Bristol.
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Transport
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 13037
Recruiter Contact: Pamela Wray-Slack
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