Lead Civil Engineer – Nuclear & Energy Infrastructure

Mott MacDonald; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x basic salary

Income protection insurance

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is expanding its Nuclear, Defence and Civil division in the UK and seeks a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join the fast-growing team. You will work on projects across defence, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure, supporting local and wider teams with a strong pipeline of work and opportunities for professional growth.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status with energy sector experience and capability to deliver high‑quality civil engineering solutions, with hybrid

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with experience in the energy sector or similar regulated industries.
• Experience in regulated environments such as nuclear or defence.
• Strong technical expertise and track record delivering high‑standard engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills engaging with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive problem solving and adaptability in fast-moving projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects with internal teams and external clients.
• Oversee civil engineering design and checks for energy, defence, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, specs, and requirements.
• Conduct civil inspections to support asset maintenance and life extension.
• Provide strategic and technical advice aligning with client objectives.
• Undertake site and client office visits as required by project demands.
• Mentor and develop junior staff to foster an inclusive team culture.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Energy sector experience

Regulated environments

Communication & collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Mott MacDonald is expanding its Nuclear, Defence and Civil division in the UK and seeks a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join the fast-growing team. You will work on projects across defence, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure, supporting local and wider teams with a strong pipeline of work and opportunities for professional growth.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status with energy sector experience and capability to deliver high‑quality civil engineering solutions, with hybrid