At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting rail civil engineering projects and mentor the next generation of engineers.
- Company: Join Mott MacDonald, a global leader in engineering and consultancy.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of an employee-owned company that values your voice and contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in rail infrastructure projects required.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
Mott MacDonald 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.
About The Business Unit: We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle.
Overview Of The Role: We are seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join our Rail Stations and Civil Engineering team. You will lead the technical delivery of a range of projects from major rail improvement projects to smaller local community rail enhancement and renewal projects. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high‑profile station, structures and transport infrastructure schemes, while developing strong relationships with clients, local authorities and strategic partners.
Key responsibilities and duties include:
- Lead and oversee the technical delivery of rail civil engineering projects across the UK with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and quality in delivery.
- Prepare, review, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions that are safe, practical, sustainable and deliver optimal Client outcomes.
- Promote and support technical excellence and knowledge sharing throughout the rail civil engineering team.
- Support multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring integration across civil, structural, geotechnical, architectural and rail systems disciplines.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective solutions to address challenges.
- Support project managers in achieving programme, budget and quality objectives.
- Collaborate with business development teams to identify and pursue new project opportunities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients and our various other rail discipline leads for engineering support.
- Mentor, coach and develop Early Career Professionals (ECPs) and other team members with an approach centred on technical engineering detail.
Candidate specification:
Essential:
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with ICE or equivalent professional institution.
- Experience acting as a Contractor’s Responsible Engineer on rail infrastructure projects.
- Excellent understanding of railway structures, stations, bridges, associated civil engineering assets and rail systems.
- Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills.
- Experience mentoring engineers and supporting the development of technical teams.
Desirable:
- General all-round experience of delivery of civil engineering aspects within a multi-disciplinary railway project environment.
- Demonstrable understanding of Network Rail standards, governance processes and project delivery requirements.
- Site, construction and commissioning experience within a rail environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel across the UK and beyond to support clients and project delivery.
- Experience working on heritage, listed or operational railway structures.
- Knowledge of station development, Accessibility for All (AfA) programmes and rail enhancement projects.
- Experience supporting strategic transport and regeneration programmes.
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.
Accessibility: We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process.
Benefits: We offer some fantastic benefits including financial wellbeing, employee ownership, health and wellbeing support, lifestyle benefits, enhanced family and carers leave, and learning and development opportunities.
Principal Civil Engineer in Manchester employer: Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees the chance to engage in meaningful projects across multiple countries. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have access to growth opportunities while working in a hybrid environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and supports your career journey in a dynamic global setting.
