Principal Structural Engineer (Technical Lead)
Join Mott MacDonald as a Principal Structural Engineer (Technical Lead). We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society by focusing on excellence and digital innovation.
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent | Work Pattern: Full Time | Job Ref: 8936
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Structural Engineer to act as a technical lead within our Energy unit. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural engineering, with a focus on technical excellence and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and analysis of complex structural systems for various projects.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
* Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
* Conduct structural assessments and evaluations.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions.
* Review and approve technical documentation and drawings.
* Stay updated with the latest advancements in structural engineering and implement best practices.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Candidate Specification
Essential
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
* Qualified CEng, MICE or MIStructE.
* Experience in structural engineering.
* Proficiency in structural analysis software and tools.
* Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
* Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
* Experience with advanced structural materials and technologies.
* Familiarity with sustainable design practices.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Knowledge of transmission and distribution networks (advantage but not essential).
Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, a free support service for menopause experts.
* Comprehensive wellbeing programme for you and your family.
Financial wellbeing
* Employer pension match between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal to up to 4× basic salary, optional 6×.
* Income protection scheme.
* Flexible benefits: increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes.
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33‑35 days holiday per year (public holidays inclusive), rising to 35 days after 5 years.
* Flexible benefits: buy or sell leave, savings schemes, retailer discounts.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Shared parental leave: up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional caring leave days, two 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
* Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parent/carer communities.
* Opportunity to make a difference within communities through our social outcomes framework.
We actively recruit a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. does not currently offer sponsored visas under the Skilled Worker route. We welcome applicants eligible for alternative routes that do not require sponsorship.
Equality, diversity and inclusion: We commit to fair employment procedures and inclusive workplace practices.
Accessibility: If you need support due to disability, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Agile working: Flexible working arrangements can be discussed with your manager.
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