Technical Principal (Structural)
Mott MacDonald – Permanent, Full Time, Energy Market – Civil Engineering – UK.
Location
Croydon, New Castle, Altrincham, Brighton, Bristol, Glasgow.
Recruiter Contact
Abhijeet Barpanda
Company 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 a wide range of industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes an important societal impact. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.
About the Role
Our division specialises in providing top‑tier Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission projects, including power plants, HV substations, HVDC interconnector converter stations, and HV cable installations. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Technical Principal with experience as a National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) to join our Civil and Structural Team.
Responsibilities
* Project Management: Oversee programme, budget, resources and quality plans.
* Proposal Writing: Craft compelling proposals.
* Front End Engineering Design (FEED): Lead initial design phases.
* Drawing Preparation: Create drawings for planning applications and tender packages.
* Detailed Civil/Structural Design: Develop comprehensive designs.
* Design Coordination: Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
* Specification Preparation: Draft detailed specifications.
* Condition and Structural Assessment: Evaluate existing structures for reuse.
* National Grid CDAE: Ensure compliance with National Grid standards.
Technical Expertise
* In‑depth knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, including load‑bearing capacity, material properties and design codes (British Standards, Eurocodes, NGTS).
* Quality Management: Clear plans for technical reviews, checks and approvals.
* Cultural Alignment: Uphold Mott MacDonald’s PRIDE values.
* CDM 2015 Compliance: Proven track record as a Designer under CDM 2015.
* National Grid Specs: Understanding of 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; guide detailed designs for civil and structural components.
Design Coordination and Collaboration
* Coordinate with other disciplines (architects, building services engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.
* Resolve design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.
Attention to Detail
* Prepare 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.
* Demonstrate 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).
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 ensuring 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
o Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
o Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
o Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
o Various wellbeing support through our comprehensive wellbeing programme, including for you and your family.
o Flex your salary to opt into a range of health benefits, many extendable to your family.
* Financial wellbeing
o Match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
o Life assurance up to 4× basic salary, option to increase to 6× salary.
o Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and support with long‑term illness or injury.
o Flexible benefits: increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings and will writing.
o Annual bonus schemes shared with all colleagues.
* Lifestyle
o 33‑35 days holiday each year (inclusive of public holidays), increase to 35 days after 5 years’ service.
o Buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
o Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
* Enhanced family and carers leave
o 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
o Shared parental leave matches maternity leave (up to 24 weeks at full pay).
o Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two paid.
* Learning and development
o Primary annual professional institution subscription.
o Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development.
* Networks, communities and social outcomes
o Join Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.
o Make a difference within our communities through social outcomes.
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