Location: UK
Recruiter contact: Pranjali Ahuja
About the Business Unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction, operations, decommissioning, repowering and life extension, helping to deliver the energy transition worldwide.
Overview of the Role
Our office‑based department provides civil engineering expertise across high‑voltage electricity overhead line and cable projects. Projects include feasibility, consenting, outline and detailed design for clients such as National Grid Electricity Transmission, Scottish & Southern Energy, EirGrid, Northern Ireland Electricity, Tier 1 construction contractors and private developers.
Responsibilities
* Project management
* Design coordination across multidisciplinary teams
* Client liaison
* Proposal writing and scheme costings
* Optioneering and appraisal works
* Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED)
* Preparation of drawings for planning applications and tender packages
* Detailed civil engineering design
* Cable routing design
Candidate Specification & Experience
Seeking candidates with previous experience of linear infrastructure civil engineering projects such as HV electricity, water pipelines, utilities or highway developments. A successful senior engineer will lead project teams and mentor junior engineers.
Core Skills & Experience
* Delivery of linear civil engineering infrastructure projects (highways, water infrastructure, utilities)
* Ability to deliver projects within a defined budget and schedule
* Experience mentoring junior civil engineers
* Regular interaction with clients
* Collaboration with colleagues at all levels to produce reports, designs and drawings
* Strong written and verbal communication in English
* Proficient IT skills – MS Office, Teams, Outlook
* Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D or GIS (beneficial, not essential)
Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering. Working towards Chartered status or already Chartered with the ICE.
Location & Travel
Team spread across UK and Europe. Prepared to undertake short‑term site visits to meet with clients and contractors.
Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. Candidates eligible for alternative routes are welcome.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We promote fair employment procedures, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Benefits
Health and Well‑being
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan for everyday health costs and treatments
* Access to Peppy, free menopause support for UK colleagues
* Comprehensive wellbeing programme for you and your family
* Flexible salary funding for wide range of health benefits, extendable to family
Financial Well‑being
* Match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance up to 4× basic salary, optionally up to 6×
* Income protection scheme providing financial benefit and return‑to‑work support
* Flexible benefits: life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, will writing
* Annual bonus schemes reflecting business success
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33–35 days holiday annually (incl. public holidays). Option to buy or sell leave via flexible benefits programme
* Holiday entitlement rises to minimum 35 days after 5 years’ service
* Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers
Enhanced Family and Carers Leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Up to 24 weeks full pay for shared parental leave (matches maternity leave)
* Up to 5 additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (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
* Participation in diverse employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
* Contribution to community social outcomes
To apply, please visit our website and complete the online process. For further information, contact the recruiter above.
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