Senior Civil Engineer - Dams and Reservoirs

Mott Macdonald; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a civil engineer to lead their project team focused on dams and reservoirs. The ideal candidate will possess a track record in civil engineering, especially in geotechnical and hydraulic structures. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff and ensuring project delivery improvements. The company offers a flexible work environment along with extensive benefits including pension matching, health insurance options, and gym membership discounts.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Option to purchase and carry over annual leave

Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance

26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity leave

Payment of annual professional subscription costs

Gym Membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of experience in dams, reservoirs, hydropower, and river engineering.
• Experience with civil design calculations and using relevant software packages.
• Understanding of designer's responsibilities under CDM.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects associated with dams and reservoirs.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and support their development.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering experience in dams and reservoirs

Geotechnical engineering

Hydraulic structures

Risk assessment

Mentoring and developing others

Education

Chartered or incorporated member of ICE

Job description

Support our Project Team's by leading the civil engineering associated with dams and reservoirs, harnessing our existing expertise in geotechnical engineering, dam foundation analysis, risk assessment and breach analysis, hydraulic structures, dam body analysis and collaborating with our specialists in hydrology, hydropower, water transfers, environment, planning and beyond.

Mentoring and developing others, providing guidance to support their professional development. Use of software packages for carrying out civil design calculations. Driving continuous improvement in project delivery. Understanding of designer's responsibilities under CDM. Some experience of site an advantage.

Candidate Specification Charted or incorporated member of ICE or working at this level. Civil engineer with proven track record of experience in dams, reservoirs, hydropower, hydraulic structures and/or river engineering. Our office in Shifnal (West Midlands) will be the principal place of work, however we are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, so if you are excited about the role please get in touch anyway; potential and transferrable skills can be just as important. Your attitude and motivation are as important as your technical skills!

What we can offer

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave / Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don't meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here:

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.