Location/s: London/Croydon/Cambridge/Bristol/Brighton/Birmingham/Altrincham/Newcastle/Glasgow/Edinburgh/Cardiff; UK
Recruiter contact: Andrea Gaffney
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.
About the business unit
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.
Overview of the role:
Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees?
We are seeking an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Principal Engineer to design Security Systems and ICT Infrastructure with our ‘Digital Infrastructure’ team. The role is within our Buildings division to work with our multidisciplinary Building Services Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) team.
This role is ideally based in one of our Southern UK offices (London, Croydon, Cambridge, Birmingham, Brighton and Bristol), alongside opportunities to contribute to national and international projects.
You will play a key role in both winning and delivering major projects across diverse sectors, including:
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Healthcare
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Defence and civic infrastructure
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Airports
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Railway stations
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Residential developments
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Data centres
Mott MacDonald has a strong track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, and you will contribute to this legacy by leading high-profile, complex schemes and driving technical excellence.
Key responsibilities and duties include:
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Deliver Security Systems and ICT infrastructure design for major projects from concept through to detailed design.
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Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with architects and civil engineers.
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Working with clients to understand requirements, develop, define and document appropriate solutions.
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Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
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Support to senior managers running the commercial and contractual side of projects.
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Working autonomously within a team carrying out building services projects.
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Preparation of design documents including sketches, drawings, reports, schedules and specifications.
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Woking at various project phases including feasibility, concept & detail design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, handover and in-use.
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Reviewing and coordinating designs with other design disciplines both internally and externally.
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Reviewing and commenting on third party designs and checking against briefs and standards.
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Inspection and witness testing of under construction or as-built systems and reporting findings.
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Keeping updated on technical standards, technical and product developments, identifying opportunities for training, development, and growth.
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Support the learning and development of early career professionals in the team.
Candidate Specifications:
Essential:
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Proven experience delivering projects within the built environment.
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Extensive Security System and ICT infrastructure design experience across concept and detailed design stages.
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Capable to lead design and specification of the following systems:
CCTV systems.
Access Control Systems.
Building and Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems.
Integrated Security Management Systems.
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Experience of securing Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and similar high security sites. ·
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Experience of leading structured design processes such as Home Office ‘Operational Requirements’
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams and coordinate with other disciplines.
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Delivery of coordinated 3D design models.
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Leader of Security & ICT elements of one large project or a portfolio of smaller projects.
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Have a track record in building services Security Systems & ICT engineering design and specification using relevant industry software (NBS Create and REVIT etc).
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Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
Desirable:
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Experience in sectors such as MoD/defence, healthcare, infrastructure, aviation, rail, residential or data centres.
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Experience in designing and specifying physical security measures for sites and buildings.
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Degree-qualified Engineer (or equivalent) with a strong background in Electrical & ICT Building Services.
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IET, CIBSE, or equivalent professional body.
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Awareness of Cyber Security design principles
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Experience of designing:
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Passive and active ICT network infrastructures
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Audio Visual systems
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Fire detection, public address, voice alarm and EVC systems.
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Experience in work-winning and bid support.
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Familiarity with digital engineering tools and emerging technologies.
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Up to date knowledge of current building regulations, legislation and standards applicable in building and infrastructure design.
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Experience of training graduates/Early Career Professionals (ECP).
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Expecting to drive profitability of projects, monitoring against budget, reacting and anticipating potential problems and communicating in line with client expectations.
Additional expectations:
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Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally as required
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Commitment to high standards of corporate governance and project delivery
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
We recognise that skills gained in the Armed Forces are highly transferable to this role. Experience gained through military service in ICT, communications systems, signals & critical infrastructure will be considered alongside experience gained in civilian industries.
Whilst security clearance is not expected for application, candidates will be requested to undertake such for UK defence projects.
Please be advised that 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. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. 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 at [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Financial wellbeing
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We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
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Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
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Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
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Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
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As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
Employee Ownership
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Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
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Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
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As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
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Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
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For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.
Health and wellbeing
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Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
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Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
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Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
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A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
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Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
Lifestyle
- A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
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10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
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Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
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Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
Enhanced family and carers leave
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Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
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Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
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Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
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We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.
Learning and development
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Primary annual professional institution subscription.
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A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
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Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
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We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
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Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.
