Lead Civil Engineer – Buildings Infrastructure

Mott MacDonald; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension matching

Annual bonus schemes

Employee ownership

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking experienced Principal and Associate Civil Engineers for the Buildings Infrastructure team. You will lead complex infrastructure projects across the UK, delivering technical leadership, client engagement and strong team development.

Join a national multidisciplinary group with autonomy, clear development pathways, and opportunities to broaden your specialist skills while contributing to society through high‑quality, sustainable engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified civil engineer with membership in a recognised institution.
• Experience leading complex infrastructure projects through multiple lifecycle stages.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure design principles, standards and governance.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to programme, budget and quality.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams through all project stages from feasibility to delivery.
• Manage project delivery including programme, commercial performance and risk.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight of infrastructure design activities.
• Build and maintain client relationships and act as trusted advisor.
• Support bids, proposals, and business development.

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Public sector experience

Digital delivery tools

Education

Chartered engineer (ICE/CIHT or equivalent)

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD/Design software

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking experienced Principal and Associate Civil Engineers for the Buildings Infrastructure team. You will lead complex infrastructure projects across the UK, delivering technical leadership, client engagement and strong team development.

Join a national multidisciplinary group with autonomy, clear development pathways, and opportunities to broaden your specialist skills while contributing to society through high‑quality, sustainable engineering solutions.