Senior Civil Engineer

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom / Glasgow, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Altrincham, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Sheffield, United Kingdom / Plymouth, United Kingdom

Location/s: Bristol, Altrincham, Cambridge, Glasgow, London, Newcastle, Plymouth, Sheffield; UK
Recruiter contact: Andrea Gaffney

Mott Mac Donald 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 Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant.

The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott Mac Donald’s regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross‑sector skills across five key Sectors;
Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.

We are seeking a Senior 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.

This role combines technical delivery and project management responsibilities.

You will take ownership of project elements and contribute to delivering a high standard of work, while supporting a collaborative and positive team environment. You will also play a role in developing our Buildings portfolio through strong project delivery and participation in business development activities.

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 and rewarding role, offering opportunities for continued professional development and progression within Mott Mac Donald.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Lead 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
• Deliver projects or project elements in line with quality, programme, and financial requirements
• Promote and ensure adherence to health and safety policies and procedures
• Support on project management responsibilities for projects or defined work packages from bid stage through to completion
• Support business development activities and client engagement
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and graduates
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with relevant experience
• Experience in design of building‑related civil engineering projects, including site development, drainage, utilities, and external works including car parks and access roads
• Experience managing or coordinating project delivery, including programme, budget, and resources
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams, with a good understanding of relevant standards, local authority requirements, and engineering principles
• Proficiency in one or more design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Info Drainage
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and clients
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