Senior Transport Civil Engineer – Light Rail Leader

Mott MacDonald; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking Chartered Civil or Highway Engineers for their Transport and Mobility Solutions Division in the UK. Successful candidates will deliver light rail, tramway, and bus rapid transit projects with a focus on technical leadership and team collaboration. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in relevant design standards, and strong communication skills. The role offers opportunities for skill development within a globally recognized team.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension matching up to 7%

33-35 days holiday with buy/sell options

Enhanced family leave policies

Broad range of professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Highway Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven record of technical leadership on relevant infrastructure projects.
• Sound understanding of design standards for light rail and bus systems.
• Ability to communicate confidently in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and plan light rail and bus rapid transit projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Manage technical interfaces and ensure integration across disciplines.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with client requirements.

Skills

Light rail design

Tramway design

Bus rapid transit design

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Education

B.Eng Hons in Civil Engineering or related discipline

M.Eng in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM

OpenRoads

Job description

A global engineering consultancy is seeking Chartered Civil or Highway Engineers for their Transport and Mobility Solutions Division in the UK. Successful candidates will deliver light rail, tramway, and bus rapid transit projects with a focus on technical leadership and team collaboration. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in relevant design standards, and strong communication skills. The role offers opportunities for skill development within a globally recognized team.