Senior Infrastructure Engineer

About The Role

The Senior Infrastructure Planner will support the masterplanning leader and planning, transport and infrastructure service leader in delivering existing and future projects. In addition, we expect you to contribute to the development of a masterplanning practice both in terms of project wins and team appointments.

You will principally be overseeing the technical delivery of masterplans but more specifically the utility and road network planning and design in relation to existing projects. You will also assist with growing the masterplanning business across the region by developing opportunities of scale through either existing clients or known contacts in the market.

An understanding of strategic government initiatives related to future Infrastructure network planning in the Region is a key attribute for this role. Extensive experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams is also essential as a core component of Mott MacDonald’s business which provides a variety of engineering, environment and transport services. Internal networking and relationships with government authorities in the Region will also be important elements of this role.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Contribute to the development and success of the master planning business across the region in conjunction with the masterplanning leader;
• Responsible for design reviews and approvals, in addition to technical and commercial bid reviews/approvals;
• Liaise with Government agencies / private developers within the Region as necessary to develop strategic opportunities;
• Liaise with Developers and Architects in the Region to develop opportunities through innovation, cost-effectiveness and an understanding of future network planning in the Region;
• Support the master planning leader and coordinate with multi-disciplinary built environment design teams both in UAE and in other offices across the GCC within Mott MacDonald Middle East
• Key experience in utility masterplanning and experience in project management of major masterplanning commissions including transport, environment, sustainability, waste etc in the region
  
  

Candidate specification

• An Engineering Degree in civilor similar relevant discipline from a recognised university
• Extensive experience in design and design management, working within an infrastructure engineering leadrole
• Delivery of large-scale master planning projects
• Experience of delivering projects in the GCC, preferably in UAE and KSA
• Must have a strong local contact base (in particular developers and architects)
• Experience in liaising with Government Authorities and Municipality Departments is essential
• Arabic speaking is advantageous but not essential
• An understanding of the design and build process
  
  

Our Purpose

At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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.

We Can Offer

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

Location(s):

Abu Dhabi, AE

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Discipline: Civil

Job Ref: 9493

Recruiter Contact: Iustina Blidariu