Principal Engineer - Dams and Rivers

at  Mott MacDonald

Principal Engineer - Dams and Rivers
Country: United Kingdom
Position Location: Glasgow, UK / London, UK / Bristol UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 5699
Recruiter Contact: Nicola Coyle

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.

Mott MacDonald is a market leader in the UK water sector, being a key supplier to major water companies and delivering a wide variety of engineering and advisory projects in support to the challenges faced by the sector. Our Water Consultancy Division has ambitious growth plans in line with AMP8 investment needs and we are proud of our strong reputation in the industry which is allowing us to expand our business. You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists, preparing feasibility studies, calculations and outline/detailed civil engineering designs; overseeing the production of technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules; and carrying out site supervision duties. You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work.
We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer specialising in dams and/or river engineering who will lead the design of large, multidisciplinary projects, supervise the work of more junior staff whilst providing technical and professional guidance to aid their development.

Typical duties would include:

• Leading multidisciplinary projects and bids, harnessing our existing expertise in geotechnical engineering, dam foundation analysis, risk assessment and breach analysis, hydraulic structures, dam body analysis and collaborating with our specialists in hydrology, hydropower, water transfers, environment, planning and beyond.
• Representing the company in technical and consortia meetings.
• Driving knowledge-sharing and innovation through training and empowering others.
• Mentoring and developing others, providing guidance to support their professional development.
• Promoting a vibrant health and safety culture and practice.
• Driving continuous improvement in project delivery.

This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and management skills through your project work, with great prospects for career progression as the business continues to grow.For candidates seeking a broader career path, we can provide a blend of additional roles covering project management, business development, line management, mentoring and resource management.