Principal Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Infrastructure Planning Engineer to lead the planning and delivery of civil infrastructure and utility services for major master planning and land development projects across the UAE and KSA. This strategic role requires a deep understanding of regional planning frameworks, strong technical leadership, and the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects.

• Direct involvement in large-scale master planning projects, with demonstrated experience in major infrastructure planning initiatives across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and KSA.
• Review client briefs (RFPs) and develop technically sound, customized proposals aligned with project objectives and client expectations.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary design teams to deliver efficient, high-quality, and compliant infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure strict adherence to project standards, timelines, and quality benchmarks.
• Lead the preparation of civil infrastructure designs and technical specifications, including detailed design reports, drawings, and calculations.
• Supervise the production of feasibility studies, visioning and pre-concept exercises, and innovative project tailored servicing solutions.
• Monitor and control project budgets and schedules, taking proactive measures to meet financial and delivery targets.
• Coordinate with municipalities and local authorities (including utility providers) to obtain necessary approvals and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate and guide clients, urban planners, architects, fire and life safety (FLS) specialists, marine engineers, road engineers, and transport planners to ensure integrated and holistic infrastructure planning.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients and stakeholders, providing expert technical input and leadership.
• Supervise and support the professional development and career growth of junior staff.
• Hands on experience with relevant design softwares and design development process.

Candidate specifications

• Minimum exprience of 12 years with extensive exposure to Master Planning
• Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering; progressing towards Professional Registration (CEng or similar) with membership in a professional institution
• Experience and skills including ProjectWise, Infraworks, Navisworks, Openutilities etc
• Ability to manage a design and approval process interfacing with the project team, Clients and Stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of local authority and standards mainly (DMT, TAQA, DoE/ ADWEA, ETISALAT, DU, RSB, ADM, DEWA, RTA, DM)

Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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.

We can offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance