Principal Highways Engineer

Mott MacDonald
Full-time abu dhabi, abu dhabi Other-General
Posted:
June 07, 2026
Location:
abu dhabi, abu dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates

Job Description

About the role

The successful candidate will lead highway design projects, combining technical responsibilities and project management to deliver projects to quality, budget and timescales. They will promote a collaborative approach and ensure compliance with local authority standards.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of highway design projects, ensuring designs comply fully with local authority standards and regulations.
  • Manage the full design lifecycle in Abu Dhabi from concept and preliminary design through to detailed design and authority submissions.
  • Act as the key interface for authority coordination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, engaging with DMT, ADM, RTA and other stakeholders to secure approvals.
  • Demonstrate strong familiarity with Abu Dhabi design standards, approval workflows, and submission processes; knowledge of Dubai requirements is an advantage.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the tea...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: abu dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates
Posted: June 07, 2026
Deadline: July 17, 2026