Descripción de la oferta
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
Overview of the role
As a result of our growth drive, we are looking to expand and strengthen our team in Spain to become a central hub for delivering engineering design services, and we are seeking an Associate Civil Engineer with experience in infra and non‑infra to lead our technical teams. This is a fantastic professional opportunity for a driven individual, with a strong water and wastewater infrastructure experience, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams of technical specialists in response to AMP8 challenges. Typical duties and responsibilities will include:
Provide technical guidance across our programmes of potable water and wastewater pipelines and treatment works
Direct, develop and supervise a team of design staff, providing technical and commercial guidance to support their development and to respond to the needs of the programme
Guide the delivery of pipelines, sewers and treatment programmes to budget, programme and quality standards, working collaboratively across disciplines to efficient delivery
Produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and reports, proactively managing design risk to deliver constructable solutions
Deliver projects in close partnership with clients and contractors
Represent the company in meetings, building strong relationships with our clients that will enhance our reputation and help secure further work
Contribute to commercial success through forecasting and risk management, and the production of bids and proposals
Working with resource leads to coordinate project resources and to grow and develop our capability through recruitment and training
Business development including providing specialist support to our Account Leaders and Practices and guiding on proposals and tenders in the water and wastewater fields
Question the client’s technical standards and the acceptance of waivers and deviations, relevant to their discipline
At Mott MacDonald you will have control of your own career path and great prospects for career progression as the business continues to grow. We can offer development in technical, management or client‑facing directions.
Required skills and experience
Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution
Proven ability to lead a portfolio of technical projects, ensuring compliance with relevant quality assurance and technical standards and supporting the development of less experienced staff
Demonstrable experience in pipeline, sewers and treatment civil design
Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multi‑disciplinary teams with other technical disciplines including environmental specialists, geotechnical, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers
A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions
Able to travel to other offices and sites, as required
Track record in building teams and capability of junior staff
Experience in preparing successfully bids and in undertaking client engagement
Project Management experience is not essential but previous experience or a desire to develop these skills would be beneficial
Good understanding of designers’ responsibilities under CDM
Strong digital capability (e.g. Civils 3D, GIS, hydraulic modelling software)
Contributed towards the identification and development of low carbon solutions
Experience in the UK water sector would be advantageous although not necessary
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
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.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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 offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.
We offer some fantastic benefits including
Competitive annual leave
Life insurance
An annual professional institution subscription
Private medical insurance
Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher/transport card/day care voucher)
Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
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