Principal Civil Engineer

Job Description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking employee-owned engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the water, transport, energy, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Due to strong growth and recent wins in the Water market in South Australia, we are seeking a design manager, preferably with experience in the water sector, to join our team in Adelaide. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia in a growing sector, working with local clients such as SA Water and DIT as well as national and international clients.

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

• Manage delivery of design documentation and ensure compliance with client requirements and design standards.
• Oversee programme management, design budgets, and resource planning.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Act as main client contact for technical and commercial matters.
• Manage risks, design assurance, and design change processes.
• Ensure designs are delivered to programme, with appropriate approvals and stakeholder engagement.
• Chair design, coordination, and risk review meetings.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance for design documentation and submissions.
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication with project teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Lead and mentor team members, identify training needs, and plan/implement staff development.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and wellbeing requirements
• Coordinate with Information Management (e.g., BIM, document management plans).

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline
• Experience in water infrastructure and design management
• Proven leadership in delivering major multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a strategic mindset
• Deep understanding of Australian standards
• Chartered status or working toward it (desirable)

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development
• Ability to purchase additional leave

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!
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