Principal Structural Engineer

MOTT MACDONALD; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer for their Nuclear division in Eastleigh. The role involves supporting design activities, developing client relationships, and mentoring. Candidates should have chartership, expertise in project management, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a range of benefits including private medical insurance, substantial leave, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible holiday entitlement

Employee pension contributions

Annual bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive post-graduate experience in engineering.
• Detailed understanding of Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience in design of concrete and steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and lead analysis teams on projects.
• Produce and review design calculations and documentation.
• Develop skills of junior staff and mentor team members.

Skills

Chartership with the Institution of Civil or Structural Engineers

Experience in leading and managing projects

Strong knowledge of British Standards

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post-graduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis software

LS-DYNA

SAP2000

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

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 global industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes a positive societal impact. Our people power our performance, and we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. We are an employee-owned business that aims to empower, include and value everyone, so people can be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. We provide integrated engineering and project management across the project lifecycle—from concept and design, to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. We help deliver the energy transition globally with our clients.

About the role

The Energy Unit, specifically the Nuclear, Defence and Civil division, are recruiting a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to be part of the Civil / Structural team delivering projects within the nuclear industry. The role involves supporting design activities, developing client relationships, mentoring junior team members, increasing opportunities across the Defence Nuclear sector, and leveraging this capability into the Civil Nuclear sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis with appropriate verification and validation.
• Review analysis of other staff members.
• Develop the skills of junior members of staff.
• Produce and review design calculations supporting analysis.
• Produce high-quality documentation tailored to the project stage.
• Lead analysis teams on projects.
• Lead the preparation of bids and estimates.
• Work within a multidiscipline environment ensuring effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Attend site or other offices to complete surveys or attend meetings.

Essential requirements

• Chartership with either the Institution of Civil or Structural Engineers and extensive post‑graduate experience.
• Detailed understanding of Finite Element Analysis and software.
• Experience of leading and managing projects from concept to completion.
• Experience in the design of concrete and steel structures.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with client-facing experience.

Desirable requirements

• Experience delivering projects in a highly regulated industry.
• Understanding of the contribution of analysis to nuclear Safety Cases.
• Experience using LS-DYNA.
• Experience using SAP2000 or ANSYS.
• Experience in Soil-Structure-Interaction (SSI).
• Experience in dynamic loading design.
• Experience working in the nuclear sector.
• Knowledge of American design standards.

For this role, candidates with nuclear experience are preferred. However, Engineers from other regulated industries are also encouraged to apply. Comprehensive training and support to help you develop the necessary skills to work at the forefront of the Nuclear sector, delivering impactful projects for some of the industry\'s most prominent clients.

Due to the sensitivity of some projects, candidates will be required to apply for and obtain UK Security Clearance.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.

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 [e-mail] and we will discuss how we can help.

Agile working

We are happy to discuss flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A comprehensive wellbeing program with benefits for you and your family.
• Flexible benefits to tailor health options, including salary flex.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary, with option to increase to 6 x.
• Income protection and return-to-work support for long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving and will writing.
• Annual bonus schemes as part of sharing the business’s financial success.

Lifestyle

• Minimum 33-35 days holiday per year, with the ability to buy or sell leave.
• Holiday entitlement increases to at least 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid).

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring, training and self-development.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference in our communities through social outcomes.

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