Principal Civil Engineer

Location

Leicester - Colton Square

Recruiter contact:
Maria Marchidan

Due to a recent major win, continued growth and increasing demand in OGH, a Principal Civil & Structural Engineering role is urgently required to:

• Undertake and manage the day to day operations in respect of the following key areas:
• Civil and Structural design and specification in the areas of earthworks, ground analysis / investigation, pipework / equipment supports, site roadways, drainage, reinforced concrete foundations / bases for buildings and structural steel analysis.
• Pipeline design including settlement and stability calculations.
• Approval In Principle (AIP) generation.
• Production, review and approval of civil / structural reports, drawings and calculations.
• Coordinate the delivery of the project tasks and deliverables within tight deadlines and multidisciplinary environment.
• Instruct C&S CAD designers and engineers with regards to C&S design.
• Work closely with and provide professional advice on C&S matters to relevant client personnel.
• Attend design meetings and site visits.
• Provide technical support for bid preparations.
• Undertake thorough and conscientious checking of own and others work.
• Identify business development opportunities with both internal and external clients and raise the profile of the business both internally and externally.
• Undertake own continuing professional development and support the development of others.
• Operate in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environment and quality standards.
• Work may require travel in the UK or abroad to offices and / or sites.

• A degree in a Civil Engineering discipline.
• Chartered Membership of a professional institution.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Eurocodes and international design codes, standards and specifications.
• UK Utilities experience
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering project activities.
• Ability to work on own initiative on technical and business matters and manage their own time and that and others.
• Ability to mentor, support and develop junior staff.

• UK Gas Industry experience
• Cadent / National Gas G17/35 Civil Appraiser or Approver
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to produce and high-quality technical reports
• Experience of participating in meetings and client presentations

Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

Mott Mac Donald 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.

At Mott Mac Donald, 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.

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.

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 reaso and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

• 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…