Senior Principal Civil/Structural Engineer - Energy Sector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension with company match

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence, and Civil division within the Energy unit. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on defence, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, delivering high‑quality civil engineering design and checks.

With Chartered Engineer status and a track record in regulated environments, you will mentor juniors, manage schedules and costs, and provide strategic advice to clients while

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with energy or regulated industries background.
• Proven experience delivering civil/structural engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Collaborate across Mott MacDonald and with external clients/stakeholders.
• Oversee civil design checks for energy, defence, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical documentation and functional requirements for civil works.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Energy sector experience

Nuclear/ defence sector

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence, and Civil division within the Energy unit. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on defence, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, delivering high‑quality civil engineering design and checks.

With Chartered Engineer status and a track record in regulated environments, you will mentor juniors, manage schedules and costs, and provide strategic advice to clients while