Rivers Engineer

at  Mott MacDonald

Rivers Engineer
Country: United Kingdom
Position Location: Aberdeen, UK / Glasgow, UK / Edinburgh, UK / Leeds
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 4116
Recruiter Contact: Hayley Alexander

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

We are looking for people who can demonstrate the following:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or similar
• Chartered Member of a recognised professional body (e.g., Institution of Civil Engineers or similar), or working towards Chartership
• Preferably from a background of having experience in the delivery of dams, rivers, and water infrastructure projects
• Effective communication, with clients, project team and other project stakeholders
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams

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.

Do you want to be part of an employee-owned company where our unique independence affords us the opportunity to focus on projects that matter– those focusing on delivering social outcomes and enhancing the environment, that harness digital innovation and that challenge our technical excellence? This is a fantastic professional opportunity for driven individuals to work on a uniquely wide range of water related projects in the UK and worldwide. As part of our rivers team, you will be able to make a difference, enabling sustainable water stewardship, increasing resilience against floods and droughts, and improving water quality with nature-based solutions.
You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists, supporting the preparation of engineering studies, calculations and outline/detailed civil engineering designs; producing technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules; and carrying out site supervision duties. You will support working in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work. As such, we are seeking Civil and / or Hydraulic Engineers specialising in river engineering who wish to develop their skill sets in both technical and / or commercial management with the anticipation of moving into roles of increasing responsibility.
This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and managerial skills through your project work, with great prospects for career progression and positive social impact through projects as the business continues to grow. or candidates seeking a broader career path, we can support your development in a diverse range of roles in either project management, business development, line management, mentoring and resource management.