Senior Structural Engineer

Mott Macdonald; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a skilled professional to oversee project development from feasibility to commissioning. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, conduct site visits, and mentor Junior Engineers. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in structural engineering, experience with industry-standard software, and excellent communication skills. We provide competitive benefits including medical insurance, generous holiday, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Pension contributions matching

Minimum of 33-35 days holiday

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience across all design stages in structural engineering.
• Dedication to continuous learning and mentoring.
• Ability to perform analysis, design, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project development.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Conduct site visits and attend client offices as needed.

Skills

Experience with software packages such as Robot

High-quality technical skills in structural engineering

Chartered engineer status

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Proactive approach and sense of ownership

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

TEDDS

Job description

Oversee all phases of project development, from feasibility and conceptual design to detailed engineering, planning support, construction, and commissioning.

Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating with internal Mott MacDonald engineers and external clients/stakeholders to deliver cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

Support discipline leads and/or independently perform analysis, design, and verification of reinforced concrete and structural steelwork using industry-standard design and analysis software.

Develop clear, precise specifications and minimum functional requirements for the civil/structural engineering aspects of nuclear projects in English.

Conduct site visits and attend client offices as needed to support project requirements.

Mentor and provide guidance to Graduate Structural Engineers, fostering their technical development and professional growth. Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Health and wellbeing
• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

• Financial wellbeing
• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase to 6 x your salary.
• Income protection scheme providing financial support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
• Sharing the financial success of the business with colleagues through bonus schemes.

Experience with software packages such as Robot, Tekla Structural Designer, and TEDDS, high-quality technical skills in structural engineering, Chartered engineer status, experience across all design stages, strong collaboration and communication skills, proactive approach, sense of ownership, and dedication to continuous learning are required.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce, recognizing that differences are a strength, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, focusing on excellence and digital innovation, and respecting individual differences. We are proud to be recognized as a top employer and an inclusive company, with values of Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, and Excellence.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services globally across sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution, providing integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle.

Additional benefits include:

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years of service.
• Employee saving schemes and retail discounts.
• Enhanced family and carers leave policies, including paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave, and shared parental leave.
• Learning and development opportunities, including professional subscriptions and training.
• Participation in diverse networks and community engagement programs.