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Technical principal (structural)

Bristol (City of Bristol)
Permanent
Mott Macdonald
Principal
€50,000 a year
Posted: 29 January
Offer description

Location/s

Altrincham / UK, Brighton / UK, Bristol / UK, Glasgow / UK


Recruiter contact

Abhijeet Barpanda


Overview

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 global industries, delivering exciting projects that define our future and impact the communities we serve. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.

As a proudly employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space where everyone feels empowered, included, and valued. Wherever your ambition lies, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.


Candidate Specification


Technical Expertise

* In‑depth knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, including load‑bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (British Standards, Eurocodes, NGTS).
* Ensuring technical quality with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvals.
* Upholding Mott MacDonald’s PRIDE values.
* Proven track record as a Designer under CDM 2015.
* Understanding of National Grid Specs NGETSR137 & NGETSR188.


Project Technical Lead

* Lead the project team in technical innovation and problem‑solving.
* Ensure top‑notch technical quality within scope, cost, and time.
* Collaborate with the Project Manager to build and resource the design team.
* Oversee technical management, coordinate interfaces, and resolve conflicts.
* Contribute to proposal writing with compelling content and accurate cost estimates.
* Lead FEED activities for structural components and guide detailed construction‑level designs.


Design Coordination and Collaboration

* Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., architects, building services engineers) to integrate structural designs.
* Resolve design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.


Attention to Detail

* Check and review detailed drawings for planning applications, FEED, and construction‑level design packages.
* Ensure adherence to relevant standards.
* Manage and deliver designs in coordination with all relevant disciplines.


Communication and Leadership

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings.
* Leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders.


Experience

* Proven experience in structural engineering.
* Energy project experience is advantageous.


Qualifications

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Construction Management.
* Chartered Engineer: CEng, MICE, or MIStructE.

This role is ideal for a dynamic and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in civil and structural engineering. If you are passionate about leading innovative projects and driving technical excellence, we would love to hear from you!


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 that do not require sponsorship.


Agile working

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility, and trust.


Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.


Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.


Benefits


Health and wellbeing

* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan for everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* Comprehensive wellbeing program, including support for you and your family.
* Flexibility to adjust salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits.


Financial wellbeing

* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase to 6×.
* Income protection scheme plus absence and return‑to‑work support.
* Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings, and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes reflecting shared financial success.


Lifestyle

* Minimum 33‑35 days holiday each year, including public holidays; holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years.
* Variety of employee saving schemes and retailer discounts.


Enhanced family and carers leave

* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Shared parental leave matches maternity leave: up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.


Learning and development

* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.


Networks, communities, and social outcomes

* Wide range of groups, including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
* Opportunities to make a difference within communities through social outcomes.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

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