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Locations

Birmingham, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Cardiff, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom

Country

United Kingdom

Contract type

Permanent

Work pattern

Variable Hours, Part Time, Full Time

Market

Transport

Discipline

Civil

Job ref

16278

Recruiter contact

Alice Roostan

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Location/s: Birmingham, London, Cardiff, Bristol; UK
Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Overview of the role

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take your career to new heights? Do you want to play a key role in delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects that keep the world connected? Join our Gateway Infrastructure team within our Aviation & Ports Division as a Senior Civil Engineer and help shape the future of some of the UK's most critical transport hubs.

From major airport expansions and airfield infrastructure upgrades to innovative port developments and maritime facilities, you'll work on challenging projects that leave a lasting legacy. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where your technical expertise is valued, your leadership is encouraged, and your ideas help drive meaningful outcomes for clients and communities alike.

Join our Gateway Infrastructure team and contribute to the delivery of industry-leading infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to shape your own career by leading the design and delivery of projects ranging from airside and landside airport infrastructure to port terminals, and associated energy infrastructure.

You'll work closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve passenger and freight movements and capacity, and support the transition to more sustainable transport networks. Whether supporting strategic masterplanning, undertaking detailed design / design management, or providing technical leadership throughout project delivery, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of aviation and maritime infrastructure.

Candidate Specification
We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Senior Civil Engineer who is passionate about infrastructure and thrives in a collaborative environment. This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging projects, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic sector team.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional membership with ICE or another relevant institution, with Chartered status
• Significant experience delivering civil engineering projects within aviation, ports, transportation, infrastructure, or related sectors (experience within aviation & ports sectors is beneficial, although not essential)
• Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering and foundation design
• Experience managing project packages, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders

We are looking for candidates with the following strengths:

• Demonstrates strong leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration skills
• Communicates confidently and effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels
• Produces high-quality technical deliverables with excellent attention to detail
• Applies a proactive and analytical approach to solving complex engineering challenges
• Manages competing priorities effectively while maintaining a focus on quality and project outcomes
• Identifies opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable design solutions

UK Immigration

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.

Agile working

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.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Financial wellbeing

• 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.

Employee Ownership

• 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.

Health and wellbeing

• 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.

Lifestyle

• 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 and carers leave

• 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.

Learning and development

• 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.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• 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.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.