Location: Altrincham / Newcastle / Glasgow / Brighton
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees in more than 50 countries. We deliver work across a wide range of industries, supporting the energy transition through expertise in hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks.
About the Energy Unit
The Energy unit provides integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction, operation, decommissioning, repowering, and life extension.
About the Role
Senior Structural Engineer – responsible for Civil and Structural design across power generation and HV transmission projects, including power plants, HV substation/HVDC interconnector converter stations, and HV cable projects. The role offers a diverse portfolio of work and opportunities for advancement within the team.
Responsibilities
* Project Management
* Proposal Writing
* Scheme Costings
* Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED)
* Preparation of drawings for planning applications and tender packages
* Detailed Civil/Structural Design
* Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams
* Preparation of specifications
* Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse
Requirements
* Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles, load‑bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE).
* Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software (SAP2000, ETABS, or similar).
* Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies.
* Project Leadership – independent management of structural engineering projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and quality.
* Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation – accurate and persuasive proposals.
* Lead FEED activities related to structural components.
* Design Coordination – liaison with architects, electrical engineers, and other disciplines.
* Conflict Resolution – effective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.
* Attention to Detail – creating detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages.
* Structural Assessment – evaluating existing structures for suitability and safety.
* Clear Communication – excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Leadership Mindset – guidance of junior engineers and stakeholder collaboration.
* Relevant experience in structural engineering; energy project experience is advantageous.
Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Professional Engineer (PE) License – not mandatory but advantageous.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative routes that do not require sponsorship.
Agile Working
Hybrid working policy – choose how to work most effectively to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We commit to fair employment practices and a welcoming environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
Contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for support during the recruitment process.
Benefits
Health and well‑being
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan.
* Access to Peppy for menopause support.
* Well‑being programme for you and your family.
* Salary flexibility and ability to opt into a wide range of health benefits.
Financial well‑being
* Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance up to 4× basic salary, with optional increase to 6×.
* Income protection scheme and absence/return‑to‑work support.
* Flexible benefits: increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings, will writing.
* Annual bonus scheme.
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33‑35 days holiday, inclusive of public holidays; ability to buy or sell leave.
* Holiday entitlement increases to minimum 35 days after 5 years’ service.
* Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* Paid maternity and adoption leave – 26 weeks.
* Paid paternity/partner leave – 2 weeks.
* Up to five additional days for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
Learning and development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities for technical and soft skills enhancement through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development.
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
* Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parent/carer communities.
* Opportunities to make a difference within communities through social outcomes.
Apply now or learn more about our application process by clicking here.
Market: Energy
Discipline: Energy
Job Ref: 11891
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
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