Senior Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy that is dedicated to transforming society through engineering excellence. As a Civil/Structural Engineer in the Energy unit, you will be at the forefront of innovative projects, contributing to the energy transition across various sectors. This role offers a diverse portfolio of work, from high voltage substations to overhead line projects, and provides ample opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where your skills can thrive and your contributions are valued. If you are ready to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

33-35 days holiday

Enhanced family leave policies

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is essential.
• Chartered Engineer with relevant accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and write proposals for HV Substation and Cable projects.
• Conduct detailed civil/structural designs and assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Proposal Writing

Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

Detailed Civil/Structural Design

Cable Routing Design

Client Interaction

Interpersonal Skills

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

About the business unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across a number of sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design, to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

About the role
Our Energy unit provides Civil and Structural expertise across Substation, Overhead Line, and Cable projects. Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Digital Award winning High Voltage (HV) Civil and Structural Team. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.

The selected candidate will carry out work on HV Substation, Overhead Line and Cable projects, fulfilling tasks including:

1. Project Management.
2. Proposal Writing.
3. Scheme Costings.
4. Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
5. Preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages.
6. Detailed Civil/Structural Design.
7. Cable Routing Design.
8. Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
9. Preparation of Specifications.
10. Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse.

Candidate Specifications

Primary needs:

• Adaptability to new challenges and confidence in handling tasks are essential qualities.
• Effective written communication, including report writing, is crucial.
• The role requires excellent interpersonal skills as it involves client interaction both on-site and via phone.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is a prerequisite.
• Candidates should be Chartered Engineers with accreditation from Engineers Ireland, ICE, or IStructE, or actively working toward chartership.
• Leadership abilities and a willingness to contribute to team development are desirable.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Networks: Prior experience in engineering related to T&D networks (especially high voltage substations and cable routing projects) is preferred.
• Familiarity with CDM (2015) regulations is important.
• While not essential, knowledge of transmission network operator’s construction practices would be advantageous.

Geographic Scope:

• Although the team is based in Belfast, they regularly bid for projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
• Prospective candidates should be open to short-term site visits to meet clients and contractors.

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.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

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