Senior Civil & Structural Engineer – Nuclear & Energy Infra

MOTT MACDONALD; Moor Row; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee ownership

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to join the Nuclear, Defence and Civil team in Whitehaven. You will deliver complex infrastructure projects, lead technical design, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and Europe.

The role offers leadership responsibilities, mentoring of junior staff, and opportunities to shape major programmes across energy and infrastructure while maintaining the highest professional standards and client

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with experience in energy 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external clients to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee civil design checks for energy, defence, and infrastructure projects.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, specifications, and requirements for civil engineering aspects.
• Conduct civil inspections and life-extension reports for assets across the UK.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to clients and mentors to junior staff.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Energy sector experience

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to join the Nuclear, Defence and Civil team in Whitehaven. You will deliver complex infrastructure projects, lead technical design, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and Europe.

The role offers leadership responsibilities, mentoring of junior staff, and opportunities to shape major programmes across energy and infrastructure while maintaining the highest professional standards and client