Highways Engineer

Mott MacDonald Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Critical illness leave

Paternity Leave

Group life insurance

Group medical insurance

Career mobility

Global employment opportunities

Knowledge sharing

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Highways Engineer for delivery of highway and drainage projects in India. The role requires strong knowledge of highway design, active travel scheme design, and latest design tools, with projects spanning the UK, Australia, and beyond.

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams, support quality delivery, and advance professional development while maintaining client relationships and ensuring safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of drainage and road design experience.
• Experience in surface and foul water drainage design.
• Knowledge of design software such as 12D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Info-Drainage.
• Understanding of DMRB and Local Highway Authority standards.
• Experience with utilities coordination and contractor liaison.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tasks on time, within quality, scope and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client requirements and standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety regulations and MM quality procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and new technologies.
• Support Project Managers for effective project delivery.

Skills

Drainage design

Road design

Active travel schemes

Team coordination

Client collaboration

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

Civil 3D

Info-Drainage

Job description

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 working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Job Location

- Noida/Mumbai

We are seeking an Highways Engineer to join our team and take a role in the delivery of highway and drainage projects. Candidate should have good knowledge of highway design, active travel scheme design, highway drainage design, and should be able to apply the latest technology in the market. The scale of our projects ranges from small and bespoke design commissions through to some of the most significant infrastructure projects within the UK, Australia and worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with quality, timescales, and budgeted hours.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives to develop design solutions that meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Mott MacDonalds quality standard procedures.
• Foster a culture of right first-time delivery and work with Project Managers/Principals to ensure effective project delivery.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and new technologies.
• Should proactively seek personal and professional development opportunities.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world.

Qualification

Degree qualified in civil engineering (BE/B. Tech./ME/M. Tech.).

Essential skills and experience

1. Experience and a commitment to effective management of Health, Safety, and Welfare, Safety by Design.
2. Minimum 4+ years of experience in drainage and road design projects.
3. All-round experience in surface and foul water drainage design.
4. Relevant experience in car park layout design, private street design, and active travel scheme projects.
5. Experience in utilities coordination, management of teams, and working with contractors.
6. Collaborate effectively with the team members and stakeholders.
7. Should have a deep understanding of drainage and highway design principles and practices, including knowledge of design software such as 12 D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Info-Drainage
8. An excellent understanding of relevant standards (e.g., the DMRB, Local Highway Authority standards).
9. General IT software skills, such as, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ProjectWise.
10. Strong interpersonal skills supporting collaborative working with colleagues.

Desirable competencies/skills

1. Membership of related professional organisations.
2. Experience of working with cross cultural teams.

Job Profile

As an Highways Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals within multi-disciplinary teams and will gain experience of using industry standard toolsets on a range of challenging and dynamic projects. You need to be able to build and maintain strong relationships with both your colleagues and external clients through excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

Employment Compliance Requirement

As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process.

Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate.

By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.