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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 industries delivering projects that influence the future and create societal impact. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. We provide integrated engineering and project management across the project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning or life extension, helping deliver the energy transition globally.

About the Role

Join our Energy Unit's Nuclear, Defence and Civil division as a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer. You will lead and deliver projects for the nuclear industry, contribute to technical excellence, and collaborate with a successful team across the UK. You will provide technical leadership, guide bids and proposals, and coordinate multidisciplinary resources on a diverse portfolio of frameworks spanning nuclear, defence, and other energy and infrastructure projects.

You will tackle complex challenges in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Engineering Manager, leading teams to meet client requirements on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Oversee electrical building services work on projects, ensuring compliance with company procedures and project standards.
• Maintain adherence to safety and quality standards, manage man-hour plans, and meet cost and schedule targets.
• Scope and plan electrical building services work, assigning tasks with clear goals for scope, quality, and deadlines.
• Lead and mentor electrical building services teams across various projects.
• Provide input on project planning, execution, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Review and approve deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Attend engineering meetings and liaise with clients and other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, safety regulations, environmental considerations, and site license conditions.
• Participate in design reviews and HAZOPS, offering advice and expertise.
• Maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with project and engineering managers.

Requirements

• Significant experience in engineering design within a regulated industry (preferably nuclear).
• Proven ability to influence engineering practices and outcomes.
• Experience leading and supervising engineering teams.
• Familiarity with building regulations, current legislation, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Hevacomp, Dialux, Amtech Power, AutoCAD, and IES (Revit experience is a plus).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Degree in a technical or engineering-related subject (preferred).
• Chartered status and membership of a relevant professional body.

Why Join Us

• Work on impactful, high-profile projects in the nuclear industry.
• Collaborate with a supportive, expert team.
• Grow your career in a role that values technical excellence and innovation.

Note: Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

Immigration and Inclusion

• UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion: We promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
• Accessibility: If you need reasonable adjustments to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for support.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, health cash plan, wellbeing program, and flexible benefits including salary exchange options.
• Financial wellbeing: pension contributions, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits, and annual bonus schemes.
• Lifestyle: generous holiday entitlement, saving schemes, and discounts from retailers.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: maternity, adoption, paternity/partner leave and shared parental leave.
• Learning and development: professional subscription and opportunities to develop technical and soft skills.
• Networks and inclusion: support from LGBTQ+ and other networks and communities.

Manchester, England, United Kingdom