Principal / Associate Infrastructure Lighting Engineer

Company Overview

Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy in engineering, management, and development, employing over 20,000 people across more than 50 countries and 140 offices. We serve diverse industries worldwide, delivering impactful projects that shape our future and benefit communities. Our inclusive, employee-owned business culture fosters collaboration, learning, and growth, supporting individuals to excel.

About the Business Unit

Our team contributes to transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators globally. From business case preparation to infrastructure delivery and maintenance, our expertise spans planning, engineering, environmental, and management disciplines throughout the project lifecycle. We play a key role in the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Role Overview

We seek a Principal or Associate Engineer to lead the Infrastructure Lighting Team, managing a varied portfolio of UK and international projects. Our Transport and Mobility Solutions Division provides services across the entire infrastructure lifecycle: designing new civil works (highways, railways, airports) and managing, improving, or operating existing assets, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Infrastructure Lighting Team delivers highway lighting designs for major projects such as Lower Thames Crossing, A428 Caxton to Gibbet, HS2, and East West Rail, and is expanding into aviation, supporting airfield ground lighting designs. We also assist clients with environmental lighting impact assessments and lighting infrastructure asset maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and technically manage a team of infrastructure lighting engineers, fostering professional growth and team development.
• Conduct advanced analyses and preliminary option designs for infrastructure lighting across a range of complex scenarios.
• Develop cost-effective lighting solutions encompassing street lighting, environmental impact assessments, and asset management advisory services.
• Engage with internal teams and external clients to promote expertise, secure new projects, and diversify workloads.
• Manage line reports, oversee resource allocation, and serve as Infrastructure Lighting Discipline Lead on major programs.
• Support business development activities including client relationship building, bidding, and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate within the Highways Practice to enhance technical excellence throughout the division.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Success in securing work and engaging with clients both internally and externally.
• Strong passion and expertise in infrastructure lighting applied across various engineering projects.
• Robust technical acumen with proficiency in digital modeling approaches for delivery.
• Systematic problem-solving skills focusing on sustainability and decarbonisation.
• Excellent written communication producing precise technical outputs.
• Strong verbal communication and commitment to upskilling and diversifying team capabilities.

Desirable:

• Advanced degree (MEng, MSc, or equivalent).
• Chartered status with a UK professional institution (e.g., ILP, ICE).
• In-depth knowledge of DMRB design standards.
• Experience in asset management.
• Active pursuit of ongoing professional development and relevant qualifications.
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration and engagement with early career professionals.

Additional Information

This role offers a highly stimulating and varied work environment with excellent prospects for career enhancement.

Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Security Clearance: Appointment is conditional upon obtaining suitable security clearance.

UK Immigration: We currently do not sponsor Skilled Worker visas but welcome applicants eligible through other UK immigration routes.

Work Arrangement: This position is onsite with a flexible hybrid working policy to support well-being and productivity.

Benefits

• Competitive pension matching (4.5%-7%).
• Life assurance up to 4x salary (optional increase to 6x).
• Income protection with long-term illness support.
• Flexible benefits including additional life cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings, and will writing.
• Annual bonus schemes reflecting business performance.
• Employee ownership model encouraging shared success and career stake growth.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plans for employees and families.
• Access to specialist wellbeing support including menopause experts.
• Minimum 33-35 days holiday including public holidays, with leave purchase/sale options.
• Enhanced family leave policies including paid maternity/adoption and parental leave.
• Professional development support including mentoring, training, and subscriptions.
• Active employee networks supporting diverse communities and social impact initiatives.