Senior Civil Engineer, Buildings — Hybrid & Employee-Owned

Mott MacDonald; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee ownership

Flexible benefits

Annual bonus schemes

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Buildings team. You will lead delivery of complex civil works across healthcare estates, defence infrastructure, and major commercial developments in the UK and Europe.

You will mentor graduates, collaborate with specialists, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality outcomes. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional progression within a national multi-disciplinary team, supported by

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Essential: Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with relevant experience or working towards Chartered/Incorporated status.
• Experience in design of building-related civil engineering projects including site development, drainage, utilities, and external works.
• Experience managing or coordinating project delivery, including programme, budget, and resources.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams with understanding of standards and local authority requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of building-related civil engineering works (site development, drainage, earthworks, utilities, car parks, and access roads).
• Deliver projects in line with quality, programme, and financial requirements.
• Promote and ensure adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support project management responsibilities from bid stage through to completion.
• Support business development activities and client engagement.
• Mentor graduates and early-career engineers to develop future talent.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Project delivery management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Bid preparation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or IEng

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Buildings team. You will lead delivery of complex civil works across healthcare estates, defence infrastructure, and major commercial developments in the UK and Europe.

You will mentor graduates, collaborate with specialists, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality outcomes. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional progression within a national multi-disciplinary team, supported by