Lead Structural Engineer – Energy & Grid Projects

Mott MacDonald Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions match

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Generous holiday

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Civil and Structural Team. The role involves leading design for power plants, HVAC substations, HVDC converter stations, and cable projects, with responsibilities across project management, FEED, drawings, and technical coordination.

You will guide junior engineers, craft robust specifications, ensure National Grid compliance, and drive technical excellence in a hybrid working environment across offices in the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Chartered Engineer: CEng, MICE, or MIStructE preferred.
• CDM 2015 Designer experience and knowledge of NGTS standards.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Overseeing programme, budget, resources, and quality plans.
• Proposal Writing: Crafting compelling proposals.
• FEED: Leading Front End Engineering Design activities.
• Drawing Preparation: Creating drawings for planning applications and tender packages.
• Detailed Civil/Structural Design: Developing comprehensive designs.
• Design Coordination: Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Specification Preparation: Drafting detailed specifications.
• Condition and Structural Assessment: Evaluating existing structures for reuse.
• National Grid CDAE: Ensuring compliance with National Grid standards.

Skills

Civil/Structural principles

Quality management

PRIDE values

CDM 2015 compliance

National Grid specs

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

Chartered engineer

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Civil and Structural Team. The role involves leading design for power plants, HVAC substations, HVDC converter stations, and cable projects, with responsibilities across project management, FEED, drawings, and technical coordination.

You will guide junior engineers, craft robust specifications, ensure National Grid compliance, and drive technical excellence in a hybrid working environment across offices in the UK.