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Civil Engineer - Dams and River Engineering

Employer
Mott MacDonald
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Closing date
Apr 2, 2023

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Specialty
Transportation Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Organization Type
Firm, Consulting Engineering
Civil Engineer - Dams and River Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Civil Engineer (chartered or experienced graduate) within our Dams, Rivers and Geotechnics team.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists, preparing feasibility studies, calculations and outline/detailed civil engineering designs; producing 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 companys reputation and help secure further work.

This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical and project management skills through your project work, with great prospects for career progression as the business continues to grow.

Candidate Specification

- Relevant Civil Engineering degree
- Chartered, or working towards chartered or incorporated engineer status
- Understanding of designers responsibilities under CDM; and a desire to eliminate risks and design out hazards
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, allowing you to proactively liaise with other team members and project stakeholders
- Professional experience in dams, reservoirs, hydraulic structures and/or river engineering advantageous
- Experience in BIM and collaborative environments e.g. Civil 3D, OpenRoads, etc. advantageous
- SMSTS training or an interest in site supervision advantageous.

Job Profile
Efficient, innovative answers to the challenges of water storage and management - our engineers are designing smart and sustainable solutions to manage dams, reservoirs, and river structures - do you have the skills and drive to help contribute to their mission?

Clients such as the Environment Agency, HS2, water utility companies, hydropower developers and international development agencies trust us to deliver their schemes, and we are looking for a Civil Engineer to help us reward that trust.

We operate an agile working policy with the expectation that around 50% of your time will be spent in the offices stated above, fluctuating as required to suit business and individual needs.

About the business unit
Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonalds Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here. If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.

Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!

Benefits we offer:

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Other Information
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 have the opportunity to contribute.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Agile working
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 embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
Were a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each persons differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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