Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Principal Civil Engineer - Northern England
Lead multi-disciplinary water engineering design projects as Principal Civil Engineer
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is for a chartered Principal Civil Engineer within the Water Division, responsible for leading design and project delivery on water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pumping infrastructure, network modelling and hydropower developments. The position covers the full project lifecycle from feasibility and strategic studies through detailed design, construction support and handover, serving UK water authorities, government bodies and private‑sector clients. • Work across multiple UK water authorities • Lead multidisciplinary design teams in project delivery • Manage small‑to‑medium projects, overseeing programme and financial aspects • Provide independent design input and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision • Review design submissions to ensure contract compliance • Conduct discipline checks on standard outputs • Undertake studies and produce concept, preliminary and detailed designs • Liaise with clients and other stakeholders • Mentor and develop junior staff
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design delivery
- ▸project management
- ▸design review
- ▸network modelling
- ▸hydropower design
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Civil Engineering (or related) degree and be chartered or near‑chartered (ICE or equivalent). Essential experience includes leading multidisciplinary design teams on water or wastewater projects, knowledge of CDM regulations and water standards, and strong communication and leadership skills. Desirable experience includes work with Scottish Water, advanced digital capabilities and involvement in low‑carbon solution development. The role does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. • Civil Engineering (or related) degree with chartered or near‑chartered status (ICE or equivalent) • Proven experience leading design or multidisciplinary teams on water/wastewater projects • Understanding of CDM regulations and water/wastewater specifications • Strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills • Proactive and adaptable approach • Experience with Scottish Water (desirable) • Advanced digital capability (e.g., Copilot/AI, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic modelling) (desirable) • Contribution to low‑carbon solution development (desirable)
Requirements
- ▸chartered
- ▸leadership
- ▸cdm
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸gis
- ▸communication
Benefits
Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes pension matching (4.5‑7%), life assurance, income protection and performance bonuses. Additional perks comprise employee ownership, private medical insurance, health cash plans, generous holiday entitlement (33‑35 days rising to 35 after five years), enhanced family and carer leave, and extensive learning and development opportunities. • Pension matching 4.5‑7% and annual bonus schemes • Employee ownership with performance bonuses and stake opportunities • Private medical insurance and health cash plan • Minimum 33‑35 days holiday (increasing after 5 years) with buy/sell option • Enhanced family leave: 26 weeks paid maternity, paid paternity, shared parental pay up to 24 weeks • Support for professional development, mentoring and formal training
Work Environment
Hybrid