Civil Engineer in Bristol

We are seeking a Highways Engineer, working towards professional qualification, to be part of our Transport and Mobility Solutions Division in Southampton and Bristol. You will be accountable for developing design solutions in the transport sector from concepts and feasibility plans to designs for planning application and construction details, using the latest digital design delivery methods. Our focus lies in the development of innovative and safe project solutions to drive efficiency and social values for our clients.

As a Highways Engineer, you will be expected to work in coordination with our sister offices across the UK and overseas. The role will be varied as well as demanding but provides an opportunity to develop your own career within Mott MacDonald.

• Technical excellence
  • You will work on major projects for National Highways and other Government Agencies, Local Authorities or Contractors to comprehend and interpret data, develop innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
  • You will promote the use of Mott MacDonald's internal CAD Standard and ensure that it is used in accordance with our internal management system.
  • Undertake 3D modelling using Civil3D or OpenRoads and delivery of models in Navisworks or similar.
  • Be familiar with working in Common Data Environments, developing BIM Execution Plans and ensuring compliance of models.
  • You may be required to assist in successfully managing projects or project elements in accordance with our quality procedures, and within financial and programme targets.
  • Ensuring delivery of assigned project work without the need for re-work.
• Client satisfaction
  • Working with a variety of Public and Private clients ranging from Local Authorities to multinational companies.
  • Working for a range of internal Clients across the different business units within Mott MacDonald.
  • Working on projects of both local and national significance and importance.
• Team working and collaboration
  • You will be required to assist the team manager/project manager to maintain a delivery culture.
  • You may be expected to manage elements of a project through various phases of a project.
  • Proactive approach to project and technical obstacles.
  • Proactively contribute to Health & Safety initiatives within the project and business.
  • Reporting issues to the Team Manager.
  • Delegation of assigned tasks to other members of the team as necessary.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Be technically astute, with some experience of mentoring and developing apprentices and graduates.
• Have demonstrable experience of working across multi-discipline design projects, with a strong understanding of highway design standards (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) / Specification for Highways Works (SHW) / Manual for Streets) and sound engineering principles.
• Knowledge and experience of using design tools, for example AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads and InfoDrainage.
• A confident communicator with good verbal and written skills.

We require a combination of the following skills:

• Problem solving, offering solutions to challenges.
• Knowledge of highway design principals.
• Knowledge of the use of BIM to coordinate design inputs.
• Have capability to work to deadlines and work independently when required.
• Have an understanding of personal Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Be prepared to work away from home when required.

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.

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.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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