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Mott MacDonald • Dubai, AE

HSE Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.


We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.


Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About the Role

At Mott MacDonald, we are committed to shaping the next generation of leaders through our Graduate Development Framework (Early Career Professionals – ECP) across the GCC region. This programme is designed to invest in, grow, and nurture future talent, providing structured opportunities for graduates to gain hands-on experience while developing both technical expertise and essential soft skills.

We are seeking graduates from all engineering disciplines to contribute to the delivery of key projects across the GCC, with a strong focus on UAE Nationals as part of our commitment to developing the local workforce.

By joining this programme, you will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of the Mott MacDonald operating model
  • Work closely with dedicated Line Managers and Mentors
  • Engage with diverse communities and professional networks within the organisation

Your development journey will include:

  • Comprehensive induction into Mott MacDonald
  • Graduate workbooks to build your strengths profile
  • Sector overviews delivered by industry leaders
  • Professional and technical excellence sessions
  • Access to the Early Career Professional (ECP) Network
  • Exposure to digital delivery tools and methodologies
  • Insight into WIN Phase and Account Leadership

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of a Project Manager, you will:

  • Apply fundamental engineering principles and codes in real-world assignments
  • Assist with preliminary design options and technical evaluations
  • Support the preparation of design deliverables and drawings
  • Attend design coordination meetings and document minutes
  • Contribute to monthly progress reports and change control management
  • Liaise with authorities and stakeholders for project approvals
  • Provide administrative and technical support to the Project Manager

Candidate Specification

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline
  • Demonstrate initiative and ownership of your career development
  • Adaptable and flexible in working styles and behaviours
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

  • 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
  • Competitive annual leave
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
Life insurance – 4 x salary
Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
Buddy scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Dental coverage
Compassionate leave
Health assessment
Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
Life assurance
Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
Pregnancy loss leave
Salary sacrifice
Buy or sell annual leave
Accrued annual leave
Religious celebration leave
Tax-free childcare
Theme park discounts
On-site yoga classes
Cycle to work scheme
Faith rooms
Annual pay rises
Annual bonus
Income protection
Employee discounts
Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
Lunch and learns
Employee assistance programme
L&D budget
Teambuilding days
Travel loan
Returnship
Mentoring
In house training
Study support
Learning platform
Further education support

Working at Mott MacDonald

Company employees:

18,000 worldwide

Gender diversity (m:f):

65:35

Hiring in countries

Australia

Bulgaria

Canada

Czechia

France

Germany

Hong Kong

India

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

New Zealand

Qatar

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Serbia

Singapore

South Korea

Spain

Taiwan

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

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Awards & Accreditations

2nd – Career Progression

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Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

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Culture

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