Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join our growing aviation team. This role supports design, planning, and delivery of airport civil projects, working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include assisting in design, preparing drawings and specs, running runway/taxiway grading designs, basic calculations, and contributing to design reviews and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Understanding of civil engineering design principles.
• Demonstrable experience in a Civil Engineering role.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Desirable: exposure to aviation or infrastructure projects; path toward Chartered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing civil solutions for aviation projects.
• Prepare drawings, reports and technical specifications.
• Carry out geometric and grading design of runways, taxiways and aprons.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis.
• Support project teams with site inspections and data collection.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards.
• Participate in client meetings and design reviews.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Location/s: Croydon, Southampton, Reading; UK

Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan

Overview of the role: We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join our growing aviation team. This role will support the design, planning, and delivery of airport‑related civil engineering projects, working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Assisting in the design and development of civil engineering solutions for aviation projects
• Supporting the preparation of drawings, reports, and technical specifications
• Undertaking geometric and grading design of runways, taxiways, aprons, service roads, etc.
• Carrying out basic engineering calculations and analysis
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Assisting in the production of design documentation using tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar
• Supporting project delivery teams with site inspections and data collection
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards
• Take part in client meetings and internal design reviews

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Understanding of civil engineering design principles
• Demonstrable experience within a Civil Engineering role
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and develop within the aviation sector

Desirable:

• Exposure to aviation or infrastructure projects
• An interest in progressing toward Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent)
• Experience with modelling or analysis software

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Closing date for applications for this role will be midnight on Thursday 16th July. Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications before this date, we may need to close the advert early.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is 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.

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Discipline: Civil

Job Ref: 15242

Recruiter Contact: Alice Roostan