Ict Infrastructure Principal Engineer

 

Description:

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 South-East UK offices (London, Croydon, Cambridge, Brighton, Birmingham 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:

  • Healthcare
  • Defence and civic infrastructure
  • Airports
  • Railway stations
  • Residential developments
  • 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:

  • Deliver ICT design for major projects from concept through to detailed design.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with architects and civil engineers.
  • Working with clients to understand requirements, develop, define and document appropriate solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Support to senior managers running the commercial and contractual side of projects.
  • Working autonomously within a team carrying out building services projects.
  • Preparation of design documents including sketches, drawings, reports, schedules and specifications.
  • Woking at various project phases including feasibility, concept & detail design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, handover and in-use.
  • Reviewing and coordinating designs with other design disciplines both internally and externally
  • Reviewing and commenting on third party designs and checking against briefs and standards.
  • Inspection and witness testing of under construction or as-built systems and reporting findings.
  • Keeping updated on technical standards, technical and product developments, identifying opportunities for training, development, and growth.
  • Support the learning and development of early career professionals in the team.
     

Candidate Specification:
Essential:

  • Proven experience delivering projects within the built environment.
  • Extensive ICT infrastructure design experience across concept and detailed design stages.

Organization Mott MacDonald
Industry IT / Telecom / Software Jobs
Occupational Category ICT Infrastructure Principal Engineer
Job Location Glasgow,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-07-17 3:55 pm
Expires on 2026-08-31