Technical Principal, Civil & Structural — Power Grid Projects

Mott MacDonald; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing program

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Technical Principal with CDAE experience to join its Civil and Structural Team. You will lead design work for power generation and HV projects, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, and drive technical excellence across FEED and detailed design activities.

The role offers hybrid working flexibility, opportunities for career progression, and engagement with international projects within a renowned global consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng, MIStructE, MICE) or eligible.
• Experience with National Grid standards and CDAE responsibilities.
• Knowledge of design codes: BS, Eurocodes and NGTS.
• CDM 2015 Designer experience and strong QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project programme, budget, resources, and quality plans.
• Craft compelling proposals for new work.
• Lead Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities for structural components.
• Prepare drawings for planning, tender packages, and construction.
• Develop detailed civil/structural designs and specifications.
• Coordinate design across multidisciplinary teams and interfaces.
• Prepare detailed specifications and evaluate existing structures for reuse.
• Ensure compliance with National Grid CDAE standards.

Skills

Structural engineering

Design codes (BS, Eurocodes, NGTS)

CDM 2015 compliance

National Grid CDAE understanding

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng / MIStructE / MICE)

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Technical Principal with CDAE experience to join its Civil and Structural Team. You will lead design work for power generation and HV projects, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, and drive technical excellence across FEED and detailed design activities.

The role offers hybrid working flexibility, opportunities for career progression, and engagement with international projects within a renowned global consultancy.