Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking experienced Civil/Structural engineers to join our UK team, delivering diverse projects across generation, transmission, and infrastructure. The role emphasizes leadership in FEED, costing, and design coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to detailed design, drawings, and proposals while ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and local standards. This position offers broad collaboration within our international network.

Qualifications

• Advanced structural engineering knowledge including load-bearing capacity and design codes.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS) for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with BIM and its application to project visualization and coordination.
• Ability to lead structural projects, manage timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects and coordinate across disciplines.
• Prepare FEED proposals and cost estimations for projects.
• Produce drawings for planning and tender packages.
• Coordinate design across multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with codes and quality standards.

Skills

Structural engineering

Structural software

BIM

Project leadership

FEED

Cost estimation

Design coordination

Collaboration

Drawings

Structural assessment

Communication

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

PE license

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Location/s: Glasgow, Brighton, Cardiff, Newcastle, Bristol; UK

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 incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About Thebusinessunit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several 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.

Overview Of The Role

Our division provides Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission including power plants, HV substation / HVDC Interconnector converter station, and HV cable projects. Due to continued growth, we are looking for Civil Engineers at various capacities (Senior;D grade /principal ;E grade /Senior Principal;F grade ) with experience of engineering design to join our Civil and Structural Team in UK. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.

• Project Management
• Proposal Writing
• Scheme Costings
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
• Preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages
• Detailed Civil/Structural Design
• Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams
• Preparation of Specifications
• Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse

Candidate specification

Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge: The candidate should have a deep understanding of structural engineering principles, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE).
• Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software: Familiarity with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, or similar software is essential for modeling and analyzing complex structures.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM): Knowledge of BIM technologies and their application to improve project visualization, coordination, and execution.

Project Management Skills

• Project Leadership: The successful candidate must be capable of managing structural engineering projects independently. This includes overseeing project timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation: Ability to write compelling proposals and estimate project costs accurately.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED): Experience leading FEED activities related to structural components.

Design Coordination and Collaboration

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The candidate should excel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., architects, electrical engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.
• Conflict Resolution: Effective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.

Attention to Detail

• Drawing Preparation: Proficiency in creating detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages. Compliance with relevant standards is crucial.
• Structural Assessment: Ability to assess existing structures for suitability and safety, considering reuse options.

Communication and Leadership

• Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings.
• Leadership Mindset: The candidate should demonstrate leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders.

Experience

• Relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Energy project experience would be advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License: While not mandatory, having a PE license is advantageous.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to