Senior Associate Civil Engineer - Southern England

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Associate Civil Engineer to join their teams in the UK, focusing on sewer networks and storm overflow designs. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and Chartered Status, along with significant experience in the water sector. Strong communication and management skills are essential. The role offers development opportunities and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Financial wellbeing

Lifestyle benefits

Enhanced family leave

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution.
• Significant experience in sewer networks and storm overflows design.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects.
• Build strong client relationships to enhance reputation.
• Lead design of sustainable solutions for storm overflows.

Skills

Strong UK wastewater infrastructure experience

Strong communication skills

Technical report writing skills

Ability to check and review technical deliverables

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field

Chartered Status (CEng)

Tools

Hydraulic engineering principles understanding

Job description

Overview

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 global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making a societal impact in the communities we serve. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. We are looking for a Senior Associate Civil Engineer to reinforce our South, South East and South West teams with a focus on sewer networks and combined storm overflows, in support of AMP8 investment needs.

Location

Brighton, Croydon, London, Reading, Cambridge, Southampton; UK

Role purpose and responsibilities

In this role, you will: - work with and manage multidisciplinary teams of technical specialists, delivering projects in close partnership with clients and contractors - build strong client relationships to enhance our reputation and secure further work - lead the design of innovative and sustainable solutions to address storm overflows spills across client water networks - represent the company in meetings and supervise the work of more junior staff, providing technical and commercial guidance to support their development

Candidate specification

We are looking for a driven individual with strong UK wastewater infrastructure experience and the desire to take wider responsibilities.

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field
• Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution
• Significant experience in the development and delivery of outline, feasibility and detailed design solutions for sewer networks and storm overflows within the UK water sector using appropriate calculation tools
• Demonstrable understanding of hydraulic engineering principles
• Commitment to professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions for combined storm overflows
• Good understanding of designers' responsibilities under CDM
• Excellent technical report writing skills using concise English
• Ability to check and review technical deliverables, calculations, and reports
• Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multi-disciplinary teams including environmental, geotechnical, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers

Desirable:

• Track record in building teams and developing junior staff
• Experience delivering blue-green solutions
• Understanding of process engineering applicable to storm overflows
• Experience in preparing bids and in client engagement

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. Applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.

Equal opportunity and accessibility

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. If you need any adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are open to flexible working arrangements to support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits and development

We offer a range of benefits including health and wellbeing programs, financial wellbeing, lifestyle benefits, enhanced family leave, and learning and development opportunities. Details are provided in our benefits literature.

Application

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