Senior / Principal Civil Engineer (Geometric Design)

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Mott MacDonald Full time

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer (Geometric Design) Join to apply for the Senior / Principal Civil Engineer (Geometric Design) role at Mott MacDonald. Location/s: Altrincham, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Southampton; UK. Recruiter contact: Madeleine Knight. 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. 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: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer, with experience in airfields design, to join our dynamic and diverse team that continues its strong expansion into major transport projects. As part of our growing Transport Mobility Solutions (TMS) Division, you will be responsible for developing design solutions in the transport sector from concept and feasibility plans to designs for planning applications and construction details, using the latest digital design delivery methods. You will work with a range of major project clients, predominantly in the UK and overseas. Your focus will be on innovative and safe project solutions to drive efficiency and social values for our clients. You will collaborate with Design Managers to create detailed 3D models for various transport projects. The primary focus will be on airfield design, but you will also support road and other transport projects as required. Your role is to design solutions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards and clients’s specifications. You will work closely with specialists from various engineering disciplines, national or local authorities, and stakeholders. You will also handle major projects for Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), Civil Aviation Airport Owners, National Highways, Transport for Scotland, and other Government Agencies or Local Authorities to understand and interpret data, develop innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Essential: Strong and demonstrable knowledge of airfield geometric design standards, including the RA 3500 series documents published by DIO and ICAO Annex 14 Develop and maintain 3D models for airfield design projects using Autodesk Civil 3D Develop and maintain 3D models for road design projects using Autodesk Civil 3D Collaborate with engineers and project managers to deliver project requirements and objectives Produce detailed drawings and documentation for construction and design purposes Perform quality checks on models to ensure accuracy and adherence to project specifications Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience Proven experience as a Civil 3D Modeller, preferably in airfield design projects Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and other relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills Please note that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. 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: 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. Accessibility: 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. We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including: Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday 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. Financial wellbeing: We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 × your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 × 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. 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. 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. 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. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Location(s): Southampton, Edinburgh, London, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Cardiff, Sheffield, Manchester, Altrincham, Leeds, Bristol, Croydon, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cambridge, Glasgow. Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Transport Discipline: Civil Job Ref: 11972 Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mott MacDonald by 2x. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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