Senior Civil Engineer - Wales, Birmingham & Bristol
Join Mott MacDonald as a Senior Civil Engineer. The role is based in Cardiff, Birmingham, and Bristol, UK. Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries. The company offers a supportive environment that values collaboration, learning, and growth.
Overview of the Role
After recent framework successes, we have opportunities for Senior Civil Engineers (design engineers) within our multidisciplinary Water Consultancy Division. The role involves working on a wide range of projects, including:
* Water treatment
* Water distribution
* Wastewater recycling
* Industrial process water
* Desalination
* Irrigation
* Hydropower
* Flood defence
You will be involved in all phases of the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and handover. Opportunities to engage in diverse and technically demanding work are plentiful.
In This Role You Will Be
* Working across several different UK water authorities, with a main focus on United Utilities as a key client
* Collaborating as part of multidisciplinary design teams
* Preparing design submissions that comply with contract requirements
* Undertaking studies, concept, preliminary, and detailed design work
* Interfacing and liaising with clients and stakeholders
You will build strong relationships with clients and contractors, enhancing the company’s reputation and securing future work.
Candidate Specification
Essential
* Civil Engineering degree or other relevant degree
* Chartered or near chartered status (ICE or equivalent)
* Water and/or wastewater engineering design experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues
* Proactive approach, with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios
Desirable
* Strong digital capability (e.g. Civils 3D, GIS, Pipeline hydraulics software)
* Experience contributing to the identification and development of low‑carbon solutions
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route at this time. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will discuss how we can help you.
Agile working
We are happy to discuss flexible working options to support a healthy work‑life balance.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including
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
* Comprehensive wellbeing programme available for you and your family
* Option to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family
Financial wellbeing
* Employee pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance equal up to 4× basic salary, with an option to increase to 6× salary
* Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and support for long‑term illness or injury
* Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and wills
* Annual bonus schemes reflecting business success
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays; additional days can be bought or sold through the flexible benefits programme
* Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 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, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Parental leave matches maternity leave with up to 24 weeks at full pay
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid
Learning and development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription
* Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
* Various employee groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
* Opportunities to make a difference within communities through social outcomes initiatives
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 12028
Recruiter Contact: Maria Cervantes
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