Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Civil Engineer to join our Dams and Reservoirs team. Mott MacDonald is a market leader in the UK water sector, being a key supplier to major water companies and delivering a wide variety of engineering and advisory projects in support to the challenges faced by the sector. Our Dams and Reservoirs 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
* Development of Strategic Resource Options to address future water supply challenges
* Delivery of landmark hydropower projects in the UK and internationally
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing feasibility studies, calculations and outline/detailed civil engineering designs; producing technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules; and carrying out site supervision duties.
* Working in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company's reputation and help secure further work.
* Leading multidisciplinary projects and bids, harnessing our existing expertise in geotechnical engineering, dam foundation analysis, risk assessment and breach analysis, hydraulic structures, dam body analysis, and collaborating with our specialists in hydrology, hydropower, water transfers, environment, planning and beyond.
* Representing the company in technical and consortia meetings.
* Driving knowledge‑sharing and innovation through training and empowering others.
* Mentoring and developing others, providing guidance to support their professional development.
* Promoting a vibrant health and safety culture and practice.
* Driving continuous improvement in project delivery.
For candidates seeking a broader career path, we can provide a blend of additional roles covering project management, business development, line management and mentoring.
Immigration
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.
Working Arrangements
We operate an agile working policy with the expectation that you will spend more time working in any of the offices stated above than not, fluctuating as required to suit business and individual needs. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.
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.
Benefits
* Financial wellbeing
o We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
o Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
o Income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
o Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
o Annual bonus schemes.
* Employee Ownership
o Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
o Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses.
o As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
o Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to shape our future.
o For senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.
* Health and wellbeing
o Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
o Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
o Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
o Comprehensive wellbeing program for you and your family.
o Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can extend to your family.
* Holiday
o Minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays; ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
o Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
o Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
* Enhanced family and carers leave
o Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
o Shared parental leave matches maternity leave; we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
o Up to five additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
* Learning and development
o Primary annual professional institution subscription.
o Broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options.
* Networks, communities and social outcomes
o Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
o Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.
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