Civil Engineer

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Progressing towards professional qualification (e.g. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer), with a desire to continue developing technical and project management skills
• Experience in design of building-related civil engineering projects, including site development, drainage, utilities, and external works including car parks and access roads
• Experience supporting project delivery, including assisting with the planning and monitoring of programmes, budgets, and resources
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams, with an understanding of relevant standards, local authority requirements, and good engineering practice
• Proficiency in one or more design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and clients
• Willingness to contribute to client engagement and business development activities, including supporting the preparation of fee proposals.

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Buildings Unit. Our team delivers a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects, across the UK and Europe, working across sectors including health, defence, major venues, and commercial developments.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, contributing to both project delivery and broader team objectives.

This is a varied role, focussed on technical delivery but including opportunities to support on project management and other tasks. It offers excellent opportunities for professional development and progression, including support towards achieving Chartered status.

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of building-related civil engineering works, including site development, drainage (including SuDS), earthworks, utilities and external works including car parks and access roads
• Apply and promote health and safety policies and procedures in all aspects of work
• Support delivery of projects in line with quality, programme, and budget requirements
• Support on project management tasks with guidance from senior team members
• Provide input to the preparation of proposals and contribute to business development activities where appropriate, with support
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, supporting a positive and inclusive team environment

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as 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.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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.

Location/s: Bristol, Altrincham, Cambridge, London, Newcastle, Sheffield; UK
Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

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