Location/s: Birmingham, UK
Recruiter contact: David McFall

At Mott MacDonald, we believe in empowering our people to be brilliant. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel supported, valued and inspired to grow. Whether you're deepening your expertise or broadening your experience, you'll be surrounded by global specialists who collaborate, share knowledge and champion each other to succeed.

We’re looking for an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to join our Transport and Mobility Solutions Division in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high level of autonomy and responsibility, helping shape the future of transport infrastructure while developing your own career path.

About the team

Our transport team conceives, drives and delivers solutions for cities, regions and asset owners around the world. From business case development and procurement advice to infrastructure delivery and maintenance, we cover the full project lifecycle. We play a key role in delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy and are proud to be part of a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

What you’ll be doing

As a Chartered Civil Engineer, you’ll lead multidisciplinary design projects and inspire teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your work, contribute to business development and collaborate across our UK and international offices.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the planning, design and implementation of civil engineering projects for a variety of clients including local authorities, public and private developers and contractors
Delivering sustainable, innovative solutions with a right first time approach and ensuring alignment with health and safety policies
Overseeing project delivery to meet client requirements, budgets and deadlines
Controlling resources and monitoring performance against targets
Preparing and managing work programmes
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Leading bid proposals and contributing to business development
Mentoring and developing junior engineers

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who brings technical excellence, leadership and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be part of a global community of problem solvers, trusted to deliver and supported to grow.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status
Proven experience in successfully delivering highway and infrastructure projects for a range of clients
Passion for expanding and sharing digital and technical knowledge
Strong understanding and application of Technical design standards
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads and InfoDrainage
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience in fee proposals, client engagement and business development
Knowledge of BIM and its application in design coordination
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
A commitment to health and safety and willingness to travel when required

Why join us?

At Mott MacDonald, your ambition is our ambition. We offer exciting and varied projects, flexible career paths and a culture where achievement is recognised and celebrated. We understand the balance between the person and the professional, and we’re committed to your wellbeing, development and success.

Join us and shape your story in a place where people come to be brilliant.

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.

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:

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.
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.

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

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