Senior Drainage Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit  
The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.   

Overview of the role

As a Senior Drainage Engineer you will provide drainage design (reservoirs, watercourses, drains, sewers, land reclamation and more) as well as oversee the design and implementation of a range of infrastructure, primarily roadway, projects from initial concept to detailed design work. 

You will be responsible for a design team involved in the preparation of integrated drainage models with a high level of accuracy in a BIM environment.

In addition, you will also deal with the commercial and contractual aspects of projects and support the project managers.

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Minimum 6 years of experience
• University degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualification and/or experience in the design of water, drainage and sewerage infrastructure
• Authorisation or other authorisation; experience in managing junior members of design teams
• Knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D or similar 3D design tools; experience with specialized drainage software such as MicroDrainage/Canalis
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; good interpersonal skills and collaboration with colleagues
• Problem solving ability with a high level of accountability for assigned tasks and projects
• Professional and respectful attitude towards others
• Willingness to learn new skills and abilities within the organization

Desirable:

• Knowledge of BIM and common data environment software, such as Bentley Project Wise and/or Autodesk BIM 360
• Intermediate level English and willingness to actively and regularly participate in
• English courses provided by our organisation

Agile working  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 5 weeks annual leave entitlement and additional recovery days (3 days max)
• Additional Contribution to pension (provided after probationary period) up to 3.5%
• Meal allowance: 116.20 CZK/day
• Referral Fee (800 Euro/person)
• GIS bonus (for grade A – E) and performance bonus (for grade A – H) according to company rules
• Contribution to vaccination (500 CZK/year)
• Life insurance: 2x basic salary
• Accident Insurance
• Multisport card: Available to employee at discounted rate of 250 CZK/month and can add friends or family for additional cost to enjoy sports and relaxing facilities (1500 CENTERS across Czech Republic and Slovakia)
• Language courses for all levels of advancement (English and Czech language)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Payment for membership of professional organizations (ČKAIT, CACE etc.)
• Agile and safe working environment
• Fruit and vegetables offer for employees (once a month)
• Flexible working hours
• Sports, cultural and social events organized by Mott MacDonald
• Preferential Telecommunications Services (The T-Mobile Employee program)
• Private travel insurance for holiday (20% discount)

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.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

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