Overview
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Location: Glasgow, Altrincham, Bristol, Tadley, Derby, UK. Recruiter contact: Erinda Hazizi.
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 industries delivering work that defines our future and makes a societal impact. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. We are committed to helping people be brilliant.
About the Energy unit: The Energy unit delivers services across hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution. We provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle, helping deliver the energy transition globally.
Overview Of The Role
Due to growth, we are looking for Principal Piping Engineers to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division. Our team works on projects for defence and nuclear new-build and offers opportunities to work on exciting projects. This role combines technical leadership with strategic project responsibilities, providing opportunity for career growth. You will influence major projects while mentoring and inspiring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities And Duties Include
* Operate as a senior design co-ordinator, leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams on complex projects
* Deliver detailed design reports, specifications, and component datasheets to high quality standards
* Oversee engineering calculations and drawings, ensuring accuracy and approval
* Guide mechanical designers on plant layout and component specifications, ensuring design integrity and compliance
* Act as primary liaison between engineering disciplines, clients, and contractors, maintaining relationships and client satisfaction
* Lead and chair internal and external design co-ordination meetings
* Provide strategic procurement and construction support to ensure smooth project delivery
* Manage project documentation in line with corporate standards and best practices
* Offer expert advice on mechanical engineering matters to internal teams and external clients
* Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers to build team capability
* Ensure alignment with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
* Travel within the UK or abroad may be required to support projects and client needs
Candidate specification
Essential
* Chartered status with IMechE or other relevant body (or progress toward chartered status)
* Proven leadership experience delivering engineering design and consultancy services
* Significant expertise in highly regulated industries (nuclear preferred; Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, or Rail considered)
* In-depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and legislation; track record delivering work packages to clients
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders effectively
* Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software/tools
* Experience leading, managing, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
* Self-driven and capable of independently managing technical and business matters
Note: Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. Applications are welcome from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Agile working
We offer a hybrid working policy to support well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We promote fair employment procedures and provide an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for assistance.
Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for UK colleagues
* Health cash plan for everyday costs
* Peppy access for menopause support
* Wellbeing program with family access
* Flexible benefits including salary exchange for health benefits
Financial wellbeing
* Employer pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance up to 4x salary (option to 6x)
* Income protection with return-to-work support
* Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance and will writing
* Profit sharing through annual bonus schemes
Lifestyle
* 33–35 days holiday (with holiday buy/sell options); entitlement rises with tenure
* Discounts and saving schemes
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks on full pay
* Additional carers leave up to five days
Learning and development
* Primary annual professional subscription
* Opportunities for technical and soft-skill development
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
* Join groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers
* Contribute to community-focused initiatives
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Location(s): Glasgow, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Energy
Discipline: Mechanical
Job Ref: 11767
Recruiter Contact: Erinda Hazizi
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Civil Engineering
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