Senior Principal Civil Engineer - Nuclear & Energy

Mott MacDonald; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Hybrid working policy

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join the Nuclear, Defence, and Civil division in the UK. You will work on projects across defence, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure sectors, leading engineering design, collaborating with clients and internal teams, and supporting the wider project pipeline.

The role offers career development, hybrid working, and security clearances; eligibility for UK immigration rules; and a commitment to diversity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with experience in energy, nuclear, or defence sectors.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive problem-solving in fast-moving projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external clients.
• Oversee civil engineering design and checks for energy, defence, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical documentation and specifications.
• Mentor junior staff and promote an inclusive team culture.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Project leadership

Client engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join the Nuclear, Defence, and Civil division in the UK. You will work on projects across defence, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure sectors, leading engineering design, collaborating with clients and internal teams, and supporting the wider project pipeline.

The role offers career development, hybrid working, and security clearances; eligibility for UK immigration rules; and a commitment to diversity and wellbeing.