Principal Civil & Structural Engineer – Energy & Nuclear

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

We are seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer for Mott MacDonald to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division in the UK. You will lead multi-disciplinary, high‑profile projects across defence, nuclear, energy and infrastructure sectors, mentoring junior staff and delivering robust civil engineering solutions.

Based in a hybrid working environment with a strong client focus, you will shape concepts through to detailed design, manage schedules and costs, and maintain excellent client

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with experience in the energy sector or similar regulated industries.
• Experience in regulated environments, such as nuclear or defence.
• Strong technical expertise and a track record of delivering engineering solutions to a high standard.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to new challenges within a fast-moving project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects at all stages, from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering, planning support, construction, and commissioning.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, working closely with colleagues across Mott MacDonald and engaging with external clients and stakeholders to develop cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee and/or undertake civil engineering design and checks for a wide range of energy, defence, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, specifications, and minimum functional requirements for civil engineering aspects of projects.
• Conduct civil inspections of infrastructure assets across the UK to support asset maintenance and life extension, producing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to clients, ensuring solutions align with their project needs and objectives.
• Undertake site and client office visits, as required by project demands.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction while identifying and promoting opportunities for future collaboration.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules and costs, ensuring deliverables are met.
• Support project management, control, and administration, in line with your experience level.
• Play a key role in mentoring and developing junior staff, helping to foster a strong and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Energy sector experience

Regulated environments

Strong technical expertise

Communication & collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer for Mott MacDonald to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division in the UK. You will lead multi-disciplinary, high‑profile projects across defence, nuclear, energy and infrastructure sectors, mentoring junior staff and delivering robust civil engineering solutions.

Based in a hybrid working environment with a strong client focus, you will shape concepts through to detailed design, manage schedules and costs, and maintain excellent client