Pavement Engineer

About the Role

Within the Transport business unit, Mott MacDonald conceives, designs and implements transport solutions for cities, regions and asset owners worldwide, covering the full project lifecycle from business case development to operation and maintenance. The team contributes to the Global Transport Sector Strategy and provides expertise in planning, engineering, environmental and management disciplines. The role joins the technical advisory team to develop and expand the airfield and highway pavement portfolio, working from Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds or Sheffield offices. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, apply digital platforms and ensure designs meet health, safety and quality standards set out in the Business Management System. The position offers the chance to influence high‑performance projects with both UK and international clients. Continuous professional development and knowledge sharing are integral parts of the role. • Deliver airfield pavement design to UK and international standards • Deliver highway pavement design to UK and international standards • Assess and prioritise pavement intervention works • Optimise maintenance and renewal schemes for clients • Conduct condition assessment and root‑cause analysis of pavement defects • Support technical teams in operation and maintenance considerations • Provide advice on carbon‑reduction strategies in pavement design and maintenance • Mentor team members and support their technical and professional development • Implement digital technologies to improve delivery efficiency and project outcomes • Assist in bid development to expand the project pipeline

Key Responsibilities

• ▸pavement design
• ▸condition assessment
• ▸maintenance optimisation
• ▸digital implementation
• ▸carbon reduction
• ▸bid development

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a civil engineering degree or equivalent, possess strong expertise in pavement design, materials and testing, and be able to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Essential competencies include high‑level written and verbal communication, meticulous attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑moving environment. Desirable experience covers airfield pavement projects, familiarity with standards such as DMG27, FAA and ICAO, and proficiency in software like FAARFIELD or CIRCLY. Progression towards Chartered Engineer status is encouraged.

Requirements

• ▸civil engineering
• ▸pavement design
• ▸security clearance
• ▸faarfield
• ▸chartered engineer
• ▸communication

Benefits

Mott MacDonald does not currently sponsor Skilled Worker visas, reflecting recent UK immigration changes, but welcomes applicants eligible for alternative routes. The company supports agile hybrid working, promotes equality, diversity and inclusion, and provides reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates. Employees benefit from a culture that values wellbeing and offers flexible, supportive work arrangements. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, health cash plans, wellbeing programmes and flexible salary options. Financial security is supported through pension matching, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits and annual bonus schemes. Additional perks cover generous holiday entitlement, family and carers leave, learning and development opportunities, and access to employee networks that champion diverse communities. • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues • Health cash plan to cover everyday health costs and treatments • Access to Peppy menopause support for UK staff • Comprehensive wellbeing programme available to employees and families • Flexible salary options to opt into a wide range of health benefits • Employer pension matching between 4.5% and 7% • Life assurance up to 4‑times (or 6‑times) basic salary • Income protection scheme with financial and return‑to‑work support • Flexible benefits such as critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing • Annual bonus schemes sharing the company’s financial success • 33–35 days of holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays, with buy‑sell options • Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after five years of service • Employee saving schemes and retail discounts • Enhanced family leave: 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption, two weeks paternity/partner • Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay • Additional five days carers leave, two of which are paid • Annual professional institution subscription for learning • Mentoring, formal training and self‑development opportunities • Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability and parent/carer communities • Opportunities to contribute to community social outcomes

Work Environment

Hybrid