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Mott Macdonald
Civil engineer
Posted: 9 March
Offer description

Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.


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 and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.


About the Role

Our division provides Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission including power plants, HV substation / HVDC Interconnector converter station, and HV cable projects. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer with experience of engineering design to join our Civil and Structural Team in the UK. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.


Responsibilities

* Project Management
* Proposal Writing
* Scheme Costings
* Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
* Preparation of drawings for use in 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
o Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge: deep understanding of structural engineering principles, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (Eurocodes, ASCE).
o Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software: familiarity with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, or similar software.
o Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM): knowledge of BIM technologies and their application to improve project visualization, coordination, and execution.
* Project Management Skills
o Project Leadership: manage structural engineering projects independently, overseeing timelines, budgets and quality.
o Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation: write compelling proposals and estimate project costs accurately.
o Front End Engineering Design (FEED): lead FEED activities related to structural components.
* Design Coordination and Collaboration
o Multidisciplinary Collaboration: coordinate with other disciplines (architects, electrical engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.
o Conflict Resolution: effectively resolve design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.
* Attention to Detail
o Drawing Preparation: create detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages, complying with relevant standards.
o Structural Assessment: assess existing structures for suitability and safety, considering reuse options.
* Communication and Leadership
o Clear Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Leadership Mindset: demonstrate leadership qualities when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders.
* Relevant experience in structural engineering. Energy project experience would be 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 to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.


Agile working

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.


Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.


Accessibility

If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.


Benefits

Financial wellbeing:

* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6x your salary.
* Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
* Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
* As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership:

* Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
* Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
* As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
* Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
* For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing:

* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
* Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Lifestyle:

* A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
* Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
* Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave:

* Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

Learning and development:

* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes:

* Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
* Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.


Location(s)

Glasgow, GB; Bristol, GB; Cardiff, GB; Newcastle upon Tyne, GB


Contract Type

Permanent


Work Pattern

Full Time


Market

Energy


Discipline

Energy


Job Ref

13628


Recruiter Contact

Abhijeet Barpanda

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