Lead Civil Engineer – Energy Projects (Hybrid)

Mott MacDonald; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions match (4.5–7%)

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Income protection and wellbeing perks

Employee ownership and bonus schemes

Hybrid working

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking Principal Civil Engineers for its UK Civil and Structural Team. The role focuses on power generation, HV transmission, and related civil/structural design across a diverse portfolio.

You will lead projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and advance FEED activities while contributing to the energy transition. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities for career progression, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within a global

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of structural engineering principles and design codes.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (SAP2000/ETABS) for complex models.
• Experience with BIM for project visualization and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects, timelines and budgets.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Lead FEED activities for structural components.
• Prepare drawings for planning applications and tenders.
• Carry out detailed civil/structural design and drawings.
• Coordinate design across multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare specifications for structures.
• Assess existing structures for reuse and safety.

Skills

Structural engineering principles

SAP2000/ETABS

BIM capabilities

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil/Structural Eng.

PE license advantageous

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking Principal Civil Engineers for its UK Civil and Structural Team. The role focuses on power generation, HV transmission, and related civil/structural design across a diverse portfolio.

You will lead projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and advance FEED activities while contributing to the energy transition. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities for career progression, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within a global