Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Employee ownership

Competitive pension

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Civil Engineer within the Buildings Unit to deliver a variety of building and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to design, technical delivery and development opportunities toward Chartered status.

In this role you will assist with site development, drainage, earthworks, utilities and external works while upholding health and safety policies and budgetary constraints, with hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural engineering or a related field.
• Understanding of UK building and transport infrastructure standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design and delivery of civil works for buildings and sites.
• Contribute to drainage, SuDS, earthworks and external works planning.
• Promote health and safety policies across projects.
• Assist with project management tasks and proposals as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to meet budgets and programmes.
• Contribute toward Chartered status through professional development.

Skills

Civil engineering

Team collaboration

Health and safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Location/s: Bristol, Altrincham, Cambridge, London, Newcastle, Sheffield; UK
Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan
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. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About Thebusinessunit

The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.

Overview Of The Role

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Buildings Unit . Our team delivers a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects, across the UK and Europe, working across sectors including health, defence, major venues, and commercial developments.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, contributing to both project delivery and broader team objectives.
This is a varied role, focussed on technical delivery but including opportunities to support on project management and other tasks. It offers excellent opportunities for professional development and progression, including support towards achieving Chartered status.

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of building-related civil engineering works, including site development, drainage (including SuDS), earthworks, utilities and external works including car parks and access roads
• Apply and promote health and safety policies and procedures in all aspects of work
• Support delivery of projects in line with quality, programme, and budget requirements
• Support on project management tasks with guidance from senior team members
• Provide input to the preparation of proposals and contribute to business development activities where appropriate, with support
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, supporting a positive and inclusive team environment

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

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 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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• 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.
• We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

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.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Location(s):
Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB Cambridge, GB Bristol, GB Altrincham, GB London, GB Sheffield, GB

Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Buildings
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 15506