Principal Civil Asset Consultant

Principal Civil Asset ConsultantMake your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Location: Croydon, United KingdomContract Type: PermanentWork Pattern: Full TimeDiscipline: CivilJob Ref: 12967Recruiter Contact: Ainsley AnstessSenior Level: Mid‑SeniorMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.Job DescriptionAs a Principal Civil Asset Consultant in our Special Services team, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, structural analysts, materials engineers, data analysts and asset management specialists. You will work on projects spanning the full lifecycle of civil engineering assets in the UK and beyond, including tunnels, bridges, retaining walls, culverts, piers and jetties.Key responsibilities include:Guiding and supporting the development of the technical capabilities of the team, line‑management and mentoring, and setting high professional and technical standards.Developing and maintaining relationships with external and internal clients, understanding their needs and providing services.Scoping solutions for tenders and opportunities, preparing and reviewing proposals.Managing and leading technical and commercial aspects of projects, ensuring delivery and performance.Producing, checking and reviewing technical deliverables to meet client needs and quality standards.Supporting innovation and technology to improve delivery, efficiency and quality.Candidate SpecificationWe are looking for an engineer with strong technical and problem‑solving skills who enjoys working on diverse projects across asset types and sectors.Requirements:Experience in multi‑disciplinary commissions and proven client engagement and project management skills.Experience in planning, executing, and interpreting inspections and investigations of civil engineering assets.Knowledge of asset management principles and an understanding of client needs.Strong interpersonal, influencing, presentation, and report writing skills.Comfortable coordinating diverse teams and leading as needed.Previous management of small engineering teams and mentoring experience.Education and Professional QualificationsA degree or post‑graduate degree (2.1+ or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another STEM subject.Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (ICE, IStructE, IET or similar).Desirable SkillsSpecialist knowledge of asset management in transport, utilities, energy or defence.Experience developing asset management plans and strategies.Applied research, development and use of technology for data analysis.Experience working with asset data to create models and practical tools.UK ImmigrationMott MacDonald Ltd. is not offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route at present. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionWe 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.AccessibilityIf you are disabled or need support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact for assistance.BenefitsHealth and WellbeingPrivate medical insurance for all UK colleagues.Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts.Wellbeing support through our comprehensive programme.Flexibility to opt into a range of health benefits, extendable to family.Financial WellbeingMatch employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.Life assurance up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x.Income protection scheme providing financial benefit, absence and return‑to‑work support.Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.Annual bonus schemes reflecting business success.LifestyleMinimum of 33‑35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays; entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years.Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from retailers.Enhanced Family and Carers Leave26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.Shared parental leave matching maternity leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.Up to five additional days leave for major caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.Learning and DevelopmentPrimary annual professional institution subscription.Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development.Networks, Communities, and Social OutcomesAccess to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.Opportunity to make a difference through social outcomes. xpwpeyx Application ProcessPlease apply through our website or contact the recruiter for more information.