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About the Role

The Tunnels team is a global leader in tunnel planning, design, and construction. We are seeking an industry-leading Technical Director to join our Croydon office to reinforce and grow our regional capability. You will provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and assurance for complex tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects globally, acting as a recognised authority in tunnelling and driving excellence in design, delivery, and client outcomes. Ideally, you can support our current focus on innovation in the digital space.

Responsibilities

Act as Technical Authority for tunnelling and underground works (TBM, NATM/SCL, shafts, stations, immersed tunnels, etc.)
Provide independent technical review and assurance on major projects and bids
Set and uphold engineering standards, design methodology, and best practice in line with Mott MacDonald procedures
Lead resolution of complex technical challenges and risk mitigation strategies
Act as Technical Lead / Design Director / Discipline Lead on major programmes
Oversee multidisciplinary integration (geotechnical, structures, MEP, fire/life safety, construction sequencing)
Ensure delivery of safe, buildable, and cost-effective solutions
Support project teams in value engineering and innovation
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on tunnelling strategy and delivery
Lead technical input into bids, proposals, and presentations
Support account teams in securing major infrastructure projects (metros, rail tunnels, highways, utilities)
Represent Mott MacDonald externally at industry forums (e.g. BTS, ITA)
Develop and grow tunnelling capability within the Croydon Team
Mentor and develop Principal Engineers and emerging leaders
Identify and implement innovation, digital engineering, and new methodologies
Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and knowledge sharing
Act as a Design Approver / Checker / Reviewer on high-risk projects
Ensure compliance with Quality management systems (QMS), Health, safety, and CDM requirements, and Client and regulatory standards
Provide oversight on technical risk registers and assurance processes

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Chartered Engineer – ICE or equivalent)
Demonstrable significant experience in tunnelling/underground infrastructure
Strong expertise across: Tunnel design (TBM, SCL/NATM, cut-and-cover, immersed tunnels), Ground engineering and geotechnics, Construction methods and sequencing
Ideally experience in digital delivery of design solutions
Track record of leadership on major infrastructure programmes (e.g. metros, rail, water, highways)
Active participation in industry bodies (e.g. British Tunnelling Society, ITA)

Skills

Deep technical expertise in tunnelling and underground design
Strategic thinking
Client advisory skills
Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
Commercial awareness
Bid leadership
Strong communication
Influencing ability

Location

Croydon, UK

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Technical Director
Senior member

Education Level

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Chartered Engineer – ICE or equivalent

Benefits

Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance equal up to 4 x basic salary, with an option to increase to 6 x salary
Income protection scheme providing financial benefit, absence and return to work support
Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
Annual bonus schemes
Employee ownership model with a stake and voice in the business
Personal and group performance bonuses
Direct pathway towards ownership from day one for senior roles
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan
Access to Peppy for menopause expert support
Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access
Ability to flex salary for a wide range of health benefits, extendable to family
Minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays
Ability to buy or sell leave
10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts
Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
Shared parental leave matching maternity leave (up to 24 weeks at full pay)
Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid)
Policies and support for military families
Primary annual professional institution subscription
Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development
Membership in Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
Support for Armed Forces Covenant and MOD Employer Recognition Scheme
Opportunities to make a difference within communities through social outcomes

About the Company

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.
Our Tunnels team is one of the global leaders in tunnel planning, design and construction in all conditions from soft ground to hard rock.
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe.
Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle.
We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Equal Opportunity

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.