Lead Mechanical Engineer, Public Health (Rail Tunnels)

MOTT MACDONALD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x basic salary (enhanc

Income protection

Flexible benefits and annual bonus

Employee ownership

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Public Health) to lead the MEP design of tunnel systems. The role oversees technical quality, ensures outputs meet project requirements, and guides design across the full lifecycle, including drainage and fire protection systems.

You will join an established team, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with senior engineers while delivering compliant, cost-effective solutions on complex transport projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, CIBSE)
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent relevant experience)

Responsibilities

• Leading teams of engineers and technicians
• Managing and coordinating multi‑disciplinary project teams
• Producing reliable design solutions, reports, specifications, and drawings
• Presenting technical solutions to clients and external stakeholders
• Actively participating in design team meetings and ensuring adherence to agreed principles
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to integrate mechanical/public health systems within the overall design
• Contributing to bid management and business development activities
• Supporting the mentoring, management, and technical development of engineers

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client presentations

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Bluebeam

Hevacomp

MicroDrainage

Revit

ProjectWise

MS Office

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Public Health) to lead the MEP design of tunnel systems. The role oversees technical quality, ensures outputs meet project requirements, and guides design across the full lifecycle, including drainage and fire protection systems.

You will join an established team, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with senior engineers while delivering compliant, cost-effective solutions on complex transport projects.