Principal/Associate Civil Engineer – Southern England NEW

Job description

We are seeking a Senior/ Principal Civil Engineer with a background in water supply, wastewater, water resources, dams and/or river engineering to strengthen our technical teams in the south and south-east. This a fantastic professional opportunity for driven individuals to work on a uniquely wide range of water related projects in the UK and worldwide. As part of our team, you will be able to make a difference by:

• Leading the design of major water supply infrastructure to ensure sustainable water security in the region
• Contributing to innovative grey and blue-green sewer solutions to reduce the amount of wastewater spills
• Developing climate-resilient flood protection for our communities whilst safeguarding habitats including our rare chalk streams
• Delivering cutting-edge water treatment plants to improve water quality in our rivers and coastlines

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Be responsible for the delivery of project(s), coordinating project team(s) to ensure excellent technical delivery within budget and programme
• Produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and reports, proactively managing design risk to deliver constructable solutions
• Represent the company in meetings, building strong relationships with our clients that will enhance our reputation and help secure further work
• Deliver projects in close partnership with clients and contractors
• Contribute to technical excellence and commercial success through forecasting and risk management, and the production of bids and proposals
• Work to Mott MacDonald’s global standards and review Health, Safety and Welfare alongside environmental impact

Candidate specification

We are looking for a driven individual, with a strong technical background in water  and the desire to contribute to projects which improve society and transform our clients’ businesses and our communities.

Essential:

• Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution
• Proven ability to deliver complex technical projects, ensuring compliance with relevant quality assurance and technical standards and supporting the development of less experienced staff
• Demonstrable technical experience in design and the management of design teams
• Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multi-disciplinary teams with other technical disciplines including environmental specialists, geotechnical, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers
• Good understanding of designers’ responsibilities under CDM

Desirable:

• Able to travel to other offices and sites, as required
• Track record in building teams and capability of junior staff
• Experience in preparing successfully bids and in undertaking client engagement