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Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer (Rail Civil Engineering) – Belfast, UK
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 operate in diverse industries, delivering innovative work that shapes the future while making a societal impact in the communities we serve. Our performance is driven by our people—empowered collaborators who learn, grow, and excel together.
As an employee-owned business, we prioritise inclusivity, work-life balance, and opacity-driven development. Whether you seek expert refinement or cross-discipline growth, expertise, and support await at every stage of your career.
About the Business Unit
Our team specialises in transport infrastructure, advising and executing comprehensive solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners globally. From drafting business cases and pharmacies to executing final infrastructure and coordinating maintenance, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle—planning, engineering, environmental assessments, and management.
We are pivotal in delivering on the Global Transport Sector Strategy (e.g., rail projects), ensuring infrastructure meets modern needs while mitigating environmental impact.
Overview of the Role
We are recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to expand our rail team in Ireland, delivering projects from major countrification works to local community rail enhancements. This hybrid technical leadership and growth opportunity will entail:
- Representing technical excellence in leading civil engineering for rail projects.
- Expanding the local civil engineering capability within a civil-first approach.
- Collapsing track record with Northern Ireland Railways (Translink) and Irish Rail—with the potential to support escalating future projects.
Ideal candidates will take on demanding projects (both large-scale and high-profile) and provide expert technical guidance. You will cultivate stakeholder relations around client and internal disciplines.
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The role offers:
- Autonomous muddling within constraints.
- Dynamic, cross-sector project support (beyond rail civil).
- Opportunity for development and legislative mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Lead technical civil engineering design for rail projects ensuring high-quality, efficient solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with clients, studios, and associated teams to align requirements and deliverables.
- Documentation & Risk Management: Prepare and review plans, reports, specifications, and project documentation while identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
- People Management: Mentor junior engineers and uplift technical capability through knowledge sharing and feedback culture.
- Business Development: Collaborate with teams to identify and pursue new project opportunities, including bid preparation and budget management.
- Financial & Schedule Oversight: Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for timely delivery.
Candidate Specification
Essential Criteria
- Track Record: Demonstrated expertise in general civil/structural engineering, with clear leadership in project delivery across bidding, planning, designing, and executing.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in civil engineering software and robust project and change management skills.
- Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and cross-cultural teamwork capabilities.
- Proven Capability: Experience in leading high-benefit railway and storage projects in client relationships and strategy.
- Qualification & Registry: Degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or related field + chartership (to relevant professional organisation).
Desirable
- Local Rail Expertise: Previous work with Irish Rail, Translink, and/or Department of Transport is advantageous.
- Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of Ireland/UK rail standards, environmental legislation, and local client expectations.
- Leadership: Confidence in team coordination (including approving Check Engineer deliverables).
- Engagement:Strong connections with local transport industry stakeholders.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We foster an inclusive culture and strive for equality—encouraging expression and supporting tailored adjustments for reasonable needs. For regulatory assistance with recruitment, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Flexible & People-Focussed Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance.
- Health cash plan for treatments.
- Free support for menopause (via Peppy).
- Comprehensive employee/family wellbeing resources.
- Flexible salary pooling for enhanced benefits.
Financial Wellbeing
- Pension on par 4.5%–7% with matching.
- Life assurance (standard cover up to 4× salary, optional 6× max).
- Long-term care financial support for extended absence.
- Options for critical utilities insurance.
Lifestyle Flexibility
- 33–35 days annual holiday + bought/sold leave.
- Bonus granting annual profit-sharing.
- Discounts and savings schemes with retail partners.
Family & Carers Leave
- 26-weeks’ paid maternity and adoption leave.
- Six-weeks’ full-pay shared parental leave (matching maternity).
- Five extra days leave on leave for carers.
Learning & Career Growth
- Subscription to professional engineering institutions.
- Multiplied training and workshop opportunities.
Community & Social Impact
- Employee networks for inclusive belonging.
- Opportunities to align work with tangible social outcomes.
Location & Eligibility
- Position location: Belfast, GB
- Employment type: Permanent (full-time equivalent)
- Immigration Status: Unfortunately, non-sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route in London will apply.
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