Overview

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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 global industries, delivering projects that define the future and create societal impact. As a proudly employee-owned business, we strive to empower our people and foster collaboration, learning, and growth.

About The Business Unit The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks. We provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle.

Overview Of Role Our Nuclear: Defence and Civil division is recruiting Senior Structural Engineers to join our fast-growing team. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects across defence, nuclear, other energy and infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project development, from feasibility and conceptual design to detailed engineering, planning support, construction, and commissioning.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating with internal Mott MacDonald engineers and external clients/stakeholders to deliver cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
• Support discipline leads and/or independently perform analysis, design, and verification of reinforced concrete and structural steelwork using industry-standard design and analysis software.
• Develop clear, precise specifications and minimum functional requirements for the civil/structural engineering aspects of nuclear projects in English.
• Conduct site visits and attend client offices as needed to support project requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Graduate Structural Engineers, fostering their technical development and professional growth.

Requirements

• Experience with software packages commonly used in structural design such as Robot, Tekla Structural Designer, and TEDDS.
• High quality technical skills in structural engineering.
• Chartered engineer status as a member of a relevant institution.
• Background of experience in structural engineering across all stages of design through to construction.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proactive and energetic approach to work, with commitment to delivering excellence.
• Sense of ownership and accountability for responsibilities.
• Dedication to continuous learning and developing new technical skills.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply.

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

Immigration & Inclusion

UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This is due to changes to the Skilled Worker route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We place equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Agile Working

We are happy to discuss Flexible Working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan for everyday health costs and treatments.
• Peppy access for menopause support.
• Comprehensive wellbeing program for you and your family.
• Salary flex options to cover a wide range of benefits, extendable to family.

Financial wellbeing

• Employer pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary (option to increase to 6 x).
• Income protection and return-to-work support.
• Flexible benefits including additional life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving, and will writing.
• Profit-sharing aspects through annual bonus schemes in our independently owned business.

Lifestyle

• Holiday entitlement 33-35 days, with options to buy or sell leave; increased to 35 days after 5 years.
• Employee saving schemes and retail discounts.

Family & Carers

• Enhanced family leave policies, including paid maternity and adoption leave, paid paternity/partner leave, and shared parental leave support.

Learning & Development

• Annual professional institution subscription and opportunities across technical and soft skills development.

Networks & Social Impact

• Groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities; activities that benefit communities.

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

Location: Glasgow, Southampton, Bristol, Reading, Altrincham (UK).

Contract Type: Permanent • Work Pattern: Full Time • Market: Energy • Discipline: Energy • Job Ref: 7645 • Recruiter Contact: Cassidy Browne