Senior Civil Engineer

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things 

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, 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. 

About the Role

Mott MacDonald's Water team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer in the Brisbane office. We have recently been appointed onto the fully integrated ambitious Next Generation for Delivery program with Urban Utilities. Spanning up to 10 years, NG4D will see the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, network, and treatment infrastructure across Urban Utilities' South East Queensland operational area, This initiative will help address some of the most pressing challenges facing the region, including climate change, population growth, and ageing infrastructure. Read more: Mott MacDonald to help shape South East Queensland's water future through NG4D partnership | Mott MacDonald 

You will be producing engineering deliverables for water and wastewater design and construct (D&C) projects:

• Preparing design calculations and supporting the development of engineering drawings for infrastructure, including: pipelines and appurtenances (pressure and gravity systems), pumping stations, water retaining structures and water treatment plants/resource recovery centres and associated infrastructure.
• Managing weekly design progress and periodic design review meetings, maintaining action logs, decision registers and meeting minutes.
• Production of specialist reports (e.g. Site Access, Tenure, Environmental and Planning (STEP) report).
• Organising and running capital delivery milestone workshops (e.g. SID, HAZOP, etc.) and associated reports and/or registers Interfacing with third parties (suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.)

You will also be working within a team to define, develop and select options to meet client defined outcomes with a view to selecting the best value solution, with tasks including:

• Identifying risks and opportunities and managing the mitigation of the associated risks.
• Developing a solution scope in adequate engineering detail to allow capital and whole life costing, while meeting the outcomes, be buildable, and represent best value to customers.
• Using multi-criteria analysis (or similar) assessment techniques.
• Maintaining the commercial and project management performance in your project responsibilities.
• Engineering calculations (hydraulics, structural and/or geotechnical), embodied and operational carbon calculations.
• Preparing reports and other client specific deliverables.
• Working in a collaborative team with other partner design and/or construction organisations, including client members and our Global Delivery Services Unit. 
• Support, develop and mentor graduates and interns.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Support and provide input to new bid opportunities.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Actively progressing towards RPEQ in your field/discipline
• Demonstrated experience and/or an appreciation of wastewater treatment processes, wastewater and water networks and their associated infrastructure.
• Proven experience as an engineer delivering and leading water and wastewater projects across networks and treatment, preferably with some experience within design and construction projects.
• Knowledge of national standards, including  Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)  standards and drawings (incl. SEQ amendments), as well as local client standards and procedures (e.g. Unitywater, Urban Utilities, Seqwater, etc.).
• Experience in the ethical and responsible use of AI.
• Proficiency in general Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Experience in other engineering software preferred, but not essential.
• Be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and written skills.

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:  

• Employee ownership model, discretionary performance based bonus framework
• 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  

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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 #LI-NS1