Materials Engineer

We are looking for a motivated, proactive Materials Engineer with a profound knowledge on durability of concrete, corrosion of metals and/or coatings, to join our Materials and Corrosion team. You will be working with other Materials Engineers, Civil and Structural Engineers within a highly skilled specialist team. You will be working on unique, technically demanding projects across a range of sectors, including bridges, tunnels, water treatment and hydropower structures, jetties, etc. This will involve addressing technical queries, preparing durability assessments for new structures (including durability modelling and writing specifications), evaluating the condition and performance of existing structures and applying engineering knowledge to help develop remedial and maintenance strategies for managing risk and optimising asset value, including cathodic protection, and providing advice on sustainable solutions, asset management and technical problem‑solving. You will have the opportunity to work with major asset owners across buildings, infrastructure, water, energy, road and rail sectors. You'll manage your own work on a variety of projects of various sizes across different project stages, ensuring high standards and compliance with quality, environmental and safety requirements. You will share your skills and knowledge across the team and develop knowledge from other disciplines when necessary. Using your technical and problem‑solving abilities, you will take responsibility for assessments and project management while establishing professional relationships with internal and external clients and ensuring their needs are met through high‑quality deliverables.

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• Preparing durability assessments which involves identifying potential deterioration mechanisms of structural elements and other construction products and developing solutions to ensure the structure will achieve its design life.
  
• Providing support to internal and external clients on the selection, specification, performance, deterioration and repair of materials in structures and for general construction uses.
  
• Planning and carrying out investigations to evaluate the current condition, performance and residual life of a wide range of existing structures.
  
• Conducting root cause analyses and forensic engineering of deteriorating materials and structures.
  
• Developing protection, maintenance and repair strategies, including cathodic protection.
  
• Carrying out research into new materials and supporting novel and innovative applications of established materials and techniques.
  
• Analyzing and interpreting data and producing reports and presentations that meet project requirements, while handling internal and external client expectations and relationships.
  
• Understanding, supporting and influencing clients, preparing and reviewing reports, giving presentations and author guidance for publication.
  
• Contributing to a variety of global projects, both small and large, and project stages, providing technical input and quality deliverables to British, European or International Standards.
  
• Ensuring effective communication with colleagues on the project team, with clients and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
  

Note: Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working: At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility and trust.

Equality, diversity and inclusion: We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility: We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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• Master's degree qualified (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Science discipline, preferably specialising in construction Materials or demonstrating an interest in the field through dissertation or projects selected. Additional qualifications such as PhD or equivalent in the field of materials and civil engineering are highly beneficial.
  
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution, working towards chartership or an experienced IEng.
  
• Knowledge of civil engineering assets.
  
• Specialist knowledge and experience of one or more of the commonly used construction materials (concrete and cementitious materials, metals, masonry and building stone, coatings).
  
• Experience in inspection, investigation, monitoring and assessment of civil engineering structures, an understanding of how they perform, deteriorate and fail and how they can be protected, maintained and repaired.
  
• An interest in getting out on site to see a range of structures in different environments and can travel with occasional night‑time and/or weekend working.
  
• The drive to continuously learn and enhance the understanding of various materials.
  
• The ability to approach and solve problems in a logical manner.
  
• The enthusiasm and flexibility to take on new challenges and, when necessary, to respond by developing and confidently applying new knowledge outside existing specialist fields.
  
• Due to the nature of our industry, you will be willing to travel nationally or internationally for projects as well as be flexible to work non‑standard hours when necessary.
  

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross‑sector skills across five key sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.