Principal Structural Engineer

Overview

Lead structural engineering projects from design to commissioning in nuclear/defence sectors

Key Responsibilities

• graduate mentoring
• project management
• structural analysis
• design verification
• specification writing
• site visits

Tasks

-Mentor and support the development of Graduate Structural Engineers. -Manage all phases of project development, from feasibility and conceptual design to detailed engineering, planning support, construction, and commissioning -Lead structural engineering analysis, design, and verification of reinforced concrete and structural steelwork using industry-standard design and analysis software. -Prepare detailed specifications and minimum functional requirements for the civil/structural engineering aspects of nuclear projects in English. -Conduct site visits and attend client offices as required to support project needs. -Manage internal project elements, including budgeting, planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring. -Support business development in the defence sector, including preparing bids and identifying new opportunitiesAssist in negotiating and applying consultancy contracts, including defining terms, conditions, and scope of services. -Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating with internal Mott MacDonald engineers and external clients/stakeholders to develop cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

• chartered
• robot
• tekla
• tedds
• leadership
• technical expertise

What You Bring

-Proven experience leading Structural Engineers within a multi-disciplinary team. -Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution. -Experience in regulated industries (e.g., defence, nuclear) is advantageous but not essential. -Broad experience in structural engineering, covering all design stages through to construction. -Proficiency in structural design software such as Robot, Tekla Structural Designer, and TEDDS. -Strong sense of ownership and accountability for your work. -High-level technical expertise in structural engineering. -Strong collaboration and communication skills

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Benefits

-A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. -A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. -Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. -Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. -Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. -We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. -Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. -Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. -Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. -Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. -Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. -A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. -Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. -Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. -Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. -Primary annual professional institution subscription. -As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. -Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship for skilled worker visa; candidates must have alternative immigration routes not requiring sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-offers conditional upon obtaining appropriate level of security clearance.