Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

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 incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

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.

Overview of the role

The Energy Transition team within our Energy unit is looking for Senior Civil & Structural (C&S) Engineers to strengthen the existing Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) team; providing advisory and design capabilities across a variety of power and energy projects types and technologies in a growing portfolio, supporting our clients in the UK and across Europe as part of the energy transition.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Working within the Civil & Structural team to develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative Civil & Structural solutions to complex problems and then using engineering tools such as Revit, Tekla, Robot, AutoCAD and Civil 3D to create practical designs
• Delivering projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including design review, feasibility studies, FEED studies and detailed design. There will be opportunities for site work during project development, construction and commissioning
• Preparation of deliverables such as structural 3D models, structure design reports, general arrangement drawings, pipe support design and drawings, foundation envelops and RC detailing
• Supporting the development of plant layouts and plant 3D models
• Working with the project team to develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems to create practical designs based on these solutions
• Working with equipment vendors on developing designs of equipment packages and participating in technical evaluations of vendor designs
• Support the developing proposals and bids for Civil & Structural projects and contributing to multi-disciplinary proposals
• Provide technical leadership and governance
• A commitment to promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace

Candidate specification

Essential:

• A Degree in a relevant Engineering subject
• Chartered Engineer (or in the process of obtaining) and Member of relevant Engineering Institute
• Significant post graduate experience in C&S technical delivery
• The ability and desire to assume a lead role in the development of C&S deliverables
• Ability to adapt and work on multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Experience of working with structural design software packages such as Robot Professional and STAAD Pro in addition to CAD software such as Advanced Steel, Revit and AutoCAD
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of design and construction of power and energy projects
• Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as experienced in producing calculations.
• Detailed working knowledge of national and international codes and standards used within the power and energy sector
• Experience of working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solution

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience within Owner’s Engineer or technical advisory sector

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

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

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. 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.

Agile working  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Competitive annual leave
• Private medical insurance 
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Annual bonus scheme - subject to Company performance
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

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