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Senior / principal civil engineer (geometric design)

Cardiff
Permanent
Mott Macdonald
Civil engineer
Posted: 4 December
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Senior / Principal Civil Engineer (Geometric Design)

Join to apply for the Senior / Principal Civil Engineer (Geometric Design) role at Mott MacDonald.

Location: Altrincham, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Southampton (UK).

Recruiter contact: Madeleine Knight


About Mott MacDonald

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 exciting work that defines our future and makes an important societal impact.


About the Business Unit

We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe, from business case preparation to delivery and maintenance. 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 airfield design, to join our dynamic Transport Mobility Solutions (TMS) Division. You will develop design solutions from concepts and feasibility plans to designs for planning application and construction details, using the latest digital delivery methods.

Your primary focus will be on our airfield design projects, while supporting roads and other transportation projects when required.


Responsibilities

* Design airfield geometric solutions ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
* Develop and maintain detailed 3D models for airfield and road 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 adherence to project specifications.


Candidate Specification


Essential

* Strong knowledge of airfield geometric design standards, including RA 3500 series and ICAO Annex 14.
* Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and maintaining 3D models.
* Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.


Desirable

* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
* Proven experience as a Civil 3D modeller, preferably in airfield design.
* Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and other relevant software (AutoCAD, Revit).
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


Additional Information

Security Clearance: Offers are conditional upon obtaining appropriate level of Security Clearance.

UK Immigration: No sponsorship for Skilled Worker route. Eligible candidates on alternative routes welcome.

Agile working: Hybrid working policy embraces well‑being, flexibility and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Commitment to fair employment and an inclusive environment.

Accessibility: Supports disabled candidates, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for assistance.


Benefits

Health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, lifestyle, enhanced family and carer leave, learning and development, networks and social outcomes.

* Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, support from Peppy, comprehensive wellbeing program.
* Financial wellbeing: Pension match 4.5%-7%, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits.
* Lifestyle: 33-35 days holiday, buy/sell leave, various savings schemes.
* Enhanced family leave: 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption, 2 weeks paternity/partner, additional days for caring responsibilities.
* Learning and development: Professional institution subscription, mentoring, training, self‑development.
* Networks & social outcomes: Employee networks, community impact.


Contract and Work Pattern

* Contract Type: Permanent
* Work Pattern: Full Time
* Market: Transport
* Discipline: Civil
* Job Ref: 11972
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