Senior Civil & Structural Engineer – Energy & Defence

Mott MacDonald Group; Tadley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employee ownership

Flexible benefits

Annual bonus schemes

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence, and Civil division. You will lead and contribute to projects across energy, defence and infrastructure, from feasibility to commissioning, working with multidisciplinary teams and external clients.

We value Chartered Engineer credentials, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff while shaping cost‑effective solutions. A hybrid working pattern and career development await.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with sector experience in energy, defence, or regulated industries.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality civil/structural engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to develop cost‑effective infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee civil engineering design checks for energy, defence and infra projects.
• Prepare technical docs, specs, and functional requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and report on asset condition and life extension.
• Provide strategic and technical advice aligned with client needs.
• Mentor junior staff and support a inclusive team culture.

Skills

Project leadership

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Civil design

Technical documentation

Site inspections

Client relationship management

Project scheduling & cost control

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence, and Civil division. You will lead and contribute to projects across energy, defence and infrastructure, from feasibility to commissioning, working with multidisciplinary teams and external clients.

We value Chartered Engineer credentials, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff while shaping cost‑effective solutions. A hybrid working pattern and career development await.