Overview
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Our Nuclear, Defence, and Civil division is expanding. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across defence, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure sectors. You will play a key role in supporting both local clients and our wider team across the UK and Europe, with a strong pipeline of work and opportunities for professional growth and career development.
We are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, communities and employee opportunities. We value diversity and inclusion and are recognised as an inclusive employer.
Responsibilities
* Lead and contribute to projects at all stages, from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering, planning support, construction, and commissioning.
* Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, working with colleagues across Mott MacDonald and engaging with external clients and stakeholders to develop cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
* Oversee and/or undertake civil engineering design and checks for energy, defence, and infrastructure projects.
* Prepare high-quality technical documentation, specifications, and minimum functional requirements for civil engineering aspects of projects.
* Conduct civil inspections of infrastructure assets to support asset maintenance and life extension, producing detailed reports and recommendations.
* Provide strategic and technical advice to clients to ensure solutions meet project needs and objectives.
* Undertake site and client office visits as required by project demands.
* Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for future collaboration.
* Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules and costs to ensure deliverables are met.
* Support project management, control, and administration in line with your experience level.
* Mentor and develop junior staff to foster an inclusive team culture.
Requirements
* Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership) with experience in the energy sector or similar regulated industries.
* Experience in regulated environments, such as nuclear or defence.
* Strong technical expertise and a track record of delivering engineering solutions to a high standard.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
* Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to adapt to fast-moving project environments.
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you meet 80% or more of the requirements, please apply; you may have skills we need even if you don’t meet every item.
Location and Contract
Locations: Glasgow, Southampton, Bristol, Altrincham, Reading.
Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Energy. Discipline: Civil. Job Ref: 8417. Recruiter: Cassidy Browne.
Benefits and Inclusion
* Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, health cash plan, wellness program, family benefits, and flexible benefits options.
* Financial wellbeing: pension contributions, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits, and employee bonus schemes.
* Lifestyle: generous holiday allowance, buying/selling leave options, and discounts on various benefits.
* Enhanced family and carers leave: maternity, adoption, paternity/partner leave, and shared parental leave.
* Learning and development: professional subscriptions and opportunities for mentoring, formal training, and self-development.
* Networks and social impact: inclusive employee networks and community-facing initiatives.
Please note: offers for this role are conditional on obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. We do not currently offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK, but welcome applicants via alternative immigration routes where sponsorship is not required.
To apply or for more information about our application process, please refer to the job posting details.
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