Principal Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive insurance

Extra annual leave option

Diversity and inclusion groups

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with a strong presence in Hong Kong. This role focuses on delivering multi-disciplinary civil and transportation engineering projects, including feasibility studies, design support, and construction coordination.

We are seeking a mid-to-senior level professional who can lead junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, and assist in tender preparation for public works.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in civil/transportation engineering.
• 6+ years post-graduation experience in civil/transportation engineering.
• Proficient in MS Excel for design calculations, coordination and cashflow monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancy projects (feasibility, design and construction support).
• Lead junior staff to ensure tasks meet budget and schedule.
• Assist in bidding for public works tenders and collaborate with partners.
• Support other teams on tendering and design activities as needed.

Skills

Civil engineering

Transportation engineering

MS Excel

Education

MHKIE (Civil)

CEng with ICE or CIHT

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts across more than 50 countries across the world.

Our success is powered by our brilliant people, who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve extraordinary results. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team.

We offer numerous opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued. Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.

Your Next Challenge

• Reporting to the Project Manager/Project Director; this role shall be a middle-grade staff to deliver the multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancies (feasibility study; D&C; coordination with RSS for construction stage; etc.) with CEDD, HyD, HD, etc.
• Leading junior staff for delivering the tasks effectively; ensure tasks to be completed within budget and programme
• Assist in bidding for public works consultancies (CEDD, HyD, MTRCL, etc.), including collaboration with other consultants/partners
• Support to other teams’ business (e.g. Tender preparation, support to Contractor’s tenders or design works for Contractor) on need basis

What You'll Need

Core requirements:

• Recognised qualification (e.g. MHKIE (Civil Discipline), CEng with ICE or CIHT, etc.) in an appropriate discipline
• 6 years or above post-graduation experience or above in civil engineering and/or transportation engineering
• Appropriate level of computer proficiency, in particular, suitable use of MS Excel for the role (for purpose of, e.g. design calculations, coordination, project cashflow monitoring)

Preferred attributes:

• Possessing ANY of the following will be advantage
• Prior experience in leading/coordinating development-based feasibility studies with CEDD/HD (e.g. public housing developments);
• Prior experience in detailed design, tender preparation, construction stage support for roadwork projects with considerable scales;
• Considerable depth of experience on highways and transportation engineering (including modelling) based on Hong Kong’s guidelines (TPDM, SDMHR, etc.);
• Considerable depth of experience on drainage, sewerage, water-supply related assessments and/or design based on Hong Kong’s guidelines (DSD SDM, Sewerage Manual, etc.);
• A good team player with collaborative mindset, eager to liaise with Government Authorities, stakeholders, for project approval/resolving interface issue, etc.;
• Good communication skills in Cantonese and English

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.