Highways 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 

• Participate in all stages of rail and highway project development, including planning, engineering design, technical specifications, and project coordination
• Utilise computer modelling software and engineering tools for analysis and design. Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D for design coordination, modelling, and production of engineering drawings
• Experience in engineering drawing production including the preparation, review, and coordination of design drawings, technical documentation and project deliverables to a high standard of quality and accuracy
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-structured technical and management reports.
• Experience in drainage design and analysis including stormwater and sewerage design.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills with experience liaising effectively with Clients, consultants, contractors, authorities and multi-disciplinary project teams to facilitate project delivery and resolve technical issues
• Ensure adherence to relevant quality and safety standards, procedures and statutory requirements
• Assist with project / work scheduling and management
• Assist with the preparation of tender documentation
• Assist with on-site inspections and commissioning witnessing (rolling stock)

Candidate Specifications

Your Next Challenge

• Carry out design to meet the client and statutory requirements
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders and attend meetings as required
• Provide technical expertise, sound advice and solutions that are appropriate
• Assist in the delivery of multiple projects or part of larger projects from start to complete and to meet the clients expectation, cost and programme
• Assist in inputs for project calculations plans, specifications and technical papers within time and budget parameters while satisfying client and contractual obligations
• Offer support and guidance to other members of the team 

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 have the opportunity to contribute.

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 embrace agility, flexibility and trust.