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About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Principal Engineer to join our Bridges team in Croydon to support the technical delivery of a range of rail projects in the UK and Ireland. Successful candidates will provide Engineering Leadership to our projects, developing stronger relationships with our clients by working closely with them to understand their challenges and provide high quality, efficient design solutions. The role will be varied and offer a fantastic opportunity for personal/career development.

Responsibilities

Support projects, focusing on providing technically excellent civil engineering design solutions
Provide technical guidance and support to our team and project portfolio
Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients and our interfacing rail discipline leads
Undertake the role of Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE)
Prepare and review project documentation, including reports, drawings, and specifications
Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective solutions to address challenges
Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
Collaborate with business development teams to identify and pursue new project opportunities
Manage the preparation of tenders and proposals for potential projects
Support the management of project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

Requirements

Experience within the UK rail sector
Demonstrate a suitable track record of civil engineering experience with a specialism in bridges
Proficiency in civil engineering software, management skills, and excellent communication abilities
Demonstrable technical leadership and collaborative capabilities with the ability to coordinate and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Track record of overseeing projects from client relationship and bid development phase, through to planning, design, and delivery phases
Strong technical skills and a detailed understanding of standards and client requirements for the design of railway bridge infrastructure
Ability and enthusiasm for supervising the work of others, including check and approval of key deliverables
Engaged industry connections
Experience within the role of Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE)

Skills

Civil engineering software proficiency
Management skills
Excellent communication abilities
Technical leadership
Collaborative capabilities
Client relationship management
Bid development
Planning
Design
Project delivery
Railway bridge infrastructure design
Supervising work of others
Check and approval of key deliverables

Location

Croydon, UK

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Principal Engineer

Education Level

Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or related field
Chartered Professional with a relevant Institution/Organisation

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
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan to support with everyday health costs and treatments
Access to Peppy for free support from menopause experts
Variety of wellbeing support available through comprehensive wellbeing program
Ability to flex salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits
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
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 those with significant caring responsibilities (two paid)
Policies and dedicated support for military families
Primary annual professional institution subscription
Broad range of opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options
Membership in Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
Support through Armed Forces Network
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.
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe.
From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it.
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 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.
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.