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 work across global industries, delivering work that defines our future and supports communities. We are an employee-owned business that aims to empower and include everyone.
About The Business Unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
Overview Of The Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer, with experience in airfields design, to join our team as we expand into major transport projects. You will be part of the Transport Mobility Solutions (TMS) Division, developing design solutions from concepts and feasibility plans to designs for planning application and construction details using modern digital design methods. Our team works with major projects primarily in the UK and overseas, focusing on innovative and safe project solutions that drive efficiency and social value.
You will work with Design Managers to create detailed 3D models for various transport projects, with primary focus on airfield design projects. You may also work on roads and other transport projects and support them when required. Your role is to design solutions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
We encourage you to be creative in approaching People, Process and Technology to enable the best outcomes. You will work collaboratively with engineers, planners and other transport consultants to deliver solutions that enhance safety, performance and sustainability of client infrastructure.
Candidate specification
Joining Mott MacDonald, you’ll enjoy technical challenges and use analytical and engineering skills to develop effective solutions for transport projects. You will be motivated by teamwork to improve project delivery and see designs turned into reality, benefiting society by enhancing transportation infrastructure.
Engaging with others, including specialists from various disciplines, authorities and stakeholders, will be crucial. You’ll work on major projects for Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), Civil Aviation Airport Owners, National Highways, Transport for Scotland and other government agencies or local authorities, to understand data, develop innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Your ability to visualise and explore data will enable effective decision-making and performance in project delivery.
Essential
* Strong and demonstrable 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 note that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.
Other information
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision follows UK Government changes in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative UK immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.
Agile working
We offer a hybrid working policy that supports flexibility and trust to meet client, team and personal commitments.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We promote fair employment practices and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan for everyday costs
* Access to Peppy for menopause support
* Comprehensive wellbeing program with family coverage
* Flexible benefits including salary sacrifice for health benefits
Financial wellbeing
* Match employee pension contributions (4.5% to 7%)
* Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to 6x)
* Income protection and return-to-work support
* Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance and will writing
Lifestyle
* 33–35 days holiday annually, with buy/sell options
* Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years
* Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
* Additional leave for caregiving responsibilities
Learning and development
* Annual professional institution subscription
* Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring and training
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
* Join groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
* Contribute to community social outcomes
Apply now or for more information about our application process, click here.
Location(s)
Leeds, GB; Altrincham, GB; Birmingham, GB; Sheffield, GB; Edinburgh, GB; Glasgow, GB; Southampton, GB; Bristol, GB; Manchester, GB; Croydon, GB; Liverpool, GB; London, GB; Cambridge, GB; Cardiff, GB; Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Transport
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 13037
Recruiter Contact: Pamela Wray-Slack
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