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Principal Engineer - Dams and Reservoirs Major Projects
Mott Macdonald
Lead design and delivery of major dam and reservoir projects
9d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
detailed design
feasibility studies
project management
site supervision
client interaction
safety culture
- Collaborating closely with contractors to develop buildable, cost-effective solutions within design and build frameworks
- Representing Mott MacDonald in client and stakeholder meetings, building strong relationships to support business growth
- Preparing feasibility studies, calculations, specifications, drawings, and schedules
- Leading the detailed design of complex civil engineering works, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with industry standards, harnessing our existing expertise in geotechnical engineering, hydraulic structures, risk assessment and collaborating with our specialists in hydrology, hydropower, water transfers, environment, planning and beyond
- Promoting a strong health and safety culture and driving continuous improvement in project delivery
- Delivering robust and buildable solutions considering practical constraints and opportunities
- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical development across the team
- Appointed to the Supervising or All Reservoir Panel under the Reservoirs Act
- Managing project deliverables, timelines, and quality assurance processes
- Supporting site supervision and construction phases, resolving technical challenges as they arise
What you bring
civil 3d
bim360
hydropower
chartered engineer
project management
communication
- Experience in BIM and collaborative environments, e.g. Civil 3D, BIM360, including supervising the work of others
- Proven track record of experience in dams, reservoirs, hydropower, hydraulic structures and/or river engineering
- Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in design and delivery of major infrastructure projects in the water engineering sector Ability and enthusiasm to provide supervision to engineers, technicians and apprentices
- Chartered / Incorporated civil engineer with a relevant professional institution
- Experience of managing clients and other project stakeholders
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
- A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
- A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
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Visa Sponsorship- mott macdonald does not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
- Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
- Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
- Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
- History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
- We are one global team.
- We strive to make a positive difference.
- We value people and their contributions.
- We act with integrity and respect.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions.
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
- Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
- Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
- Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
- Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
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