Mott MacDonald
Principal/Associate Civil Engineer
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Principal/Associate Civil Engineer
Principal/Associate Civil Engineer – Infrastructure Team at Mott MacDonald
About the Company
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 impactful work in diverse industries, shaping the future and creating meaningful societal change.
With a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence, we empower our people—whether they seek specialist expertise or broad experience. As an employee-owned business, we prioritise inclusivity, value, and success for our employees, clients, and communities.
About the Business Unit – Buildings (BLD)
The Buildings Unit (BLD) operates across the UK and mainland Europe, offering cross-sector skills in:
- Advisory
- Built Environment
- Energy
- Transportation
- Water
We combine local client services with technical leadership across the Group.
Overview of the Role
Are you passionate about improving society through infrastructure? **Mott MacDonald is looking for experienced Principal/Associate Civil Engineers to join our Infrastructure team on high-impact projects across sectors, including:
- Health
- Defence
- Regeneration
- Leisure
This role blends technical excellence with project leadership, requiring:
- Project and team management
- Budget control
- Quality assurance
- Technical mentorship
- Business development contributions
You’ll enjoy autonomy, responsibility for business growth, and mentorship from a team of innovative engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Team Leadership
- Manage projects and multidisciplinary design teams
- Oversee design quality, budgeting, and staff development
- Ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery
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Technical & Quality Assurance
- Lead early-stage optioneering, feasibility, and detailed design
- Supervise infrastructure projects from conception to operations
- Apply Health & Safety (H&S) and CDM Regulations
- Manage procurement, technical assurance, and risk mitigation
Business Development & Standing Firm Growth
- Support practises in tendering and client-facing commercial responses
- Develop and refine technical and commercial bids
Candidate Requirements
Essential Experience
✅ Professional qualification (ICE, CIHT, PW|I, etc.) ✅ Proven expertise in:
- Infrastructure design (feasibility to detailed design)
- Project management (procurement, budgeting, risk control)
- BIM and digital design tools ✅ Experience in UK public sector infrastructure projects ✅ Ability to check and approve others’ work using technical standards
Key Soft Skills
✅ Strong communication (client-facing, presentations, reports) ✅ Leadership in collaborative, cooperative teams
Competencies (Nice to Have but Beneficial)
- Technical leadership in people/team coaching
- Contract procurement and risk management experience
- Understanding of operational and maintenance impacts of designs
Candidate Non-Essentials (For Skills Active Worker Visa Route)
Mott MacDonald currently does not sponsor for UK Skilled Worker visas. However, we welcome candidates with alternative UK immigration statuses.
Our Culture – Trust & Flexibility
- Agile Working: Hybrid policy with flexibility, transparency, and support for wellbeing
- Employee Ownership: Distributed dividends, bonuses, and stake growth over time
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Our Commitment – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Equal opportunities for all
- Support requests for accessibility adjustments: reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com
Why Join Mott MacDonald?
Recognition & Development
📈 Opportunities for mentorship, professional training, and hands-on development
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
⏳ 33–35 holiday days (35+ after 5 years) 🏥 Free private medical insurance + health cash plan 👨👩👧👦 Menopause, family, and carers’ support via Peppy
Employee Benefits
- £m in pension contributions (4.5%–7%)
- Life assurance up to 4x salary (optional 6x salary option)
- Income protection scheme, including long-term illness support
- Flexible increased life insurance, critical illness insurance
Community & Social Impact
🤝 Advanced Employee Networks for LGBTQ+, gender, race, and disability inclusion 🌍 Opportunities to drive social outcomes and make a difference
Ownership Pathway
- Direct ownership pathway for senior roles
- Enhanced family leave:
- 26 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Up to 5 paid days leave for significant carers’ support
Lifestyle
- Term loans, retail savings schemes, and high-street discounts
Apply now and discover more: Mott MacDonald Careers
Location(s): Bristol | Altrincham | Cambridge | Plymouth | Newcastle | London | Sheffield | Glasgow
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time Market: Buildings Discipline: Civil Job Ref: 14974 Recruiter: Andrea Gaffney
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