Senior Civil Engineer

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity 

Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, Mott MacDonald's Transport team has an exciting opening for a Senior Civil Engineer (Rail) in the Perth office. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia. 

As a Senior Civil Engineer in the transport infrastructure space, you’ll be contributing to transformative rail and transit developments that connect and enhance the communities we serve. With a strong emphasis on social impact and environmental sustainability, our team delivers across a range of sectors, where you’ll have the opportunity to: 

• Perform rail track and alignment/civil designs, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client specifications.
• Prepare technical documentation including design reports, specifications, and work method statements.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Contribute to tender submissions and technical proposals for PTA, CBH, and mining rail projects.
• Support project delivery through site inspections, construction support, and interface coordination.

About You 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with further rail industry accreditation/s.
• 5-10 years of experience in rail engineering, with a focus on track and civil infrastructure in Western Australia.
• Proven capability in concept design, preliminary design and detailed design for railway projects and associated infrastructure.
• Railway Network Experience: Heavy haul (Rio Tinto, BHP or FMG), freight (ARC) and urban passenger rail (PTA) networks. Client-side experience will be considered advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of ARC Infrastructure, PTA, Rio Tinto, BHP standards and specifications.

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance 
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

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. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1