Principal Structural Engineer

Location/s: Croydon, New castle, Altrincham, Brighton, Bristol, Glasgow

Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

Whatever your ambition, Mott Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant.

Our division specialises in providing top‑tier Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission projects, including power plants, HV substations, HVDC Interconnector converter stations, and HV cable installations.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Civil and Structural Team. This role offers a diverse portfolio of work and ample opportunities for career advancement within the team.

• Project Management:
  Overseeing programme, budget, resources, and quality plans.
• Proposal Writing:
  Crafting compelling proposals.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED):
  Leading initial design phases.
• Drawing Preparation:
  Creating drawings for planning applications and tender packages.
• Detailed Civil/Structural Design:
  Developing comprehensive designs.
• Design Coordination:
  Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Specification Preparation:
  Drafting detailed specifications.
• Condition and Structural Assessment:
  Evaluating existing structures for reuse.
• National Grid CDAE:
  Ensuring compliance with National Grid standards.

• In-depth knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, including load‑bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (British Standards, Eurocodes, NGTS).
• Ensuring technical quality with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvals.
• Upholding Mott Mac Donald’s PRIDE values.
• Proven track record as a Designer under CDM 2015.
• Understanding of National Grid Specifications (NGETSR
  137 & NGETSR
  188).

• Leading the project team in technical innovation and problem‑solving.
• Ensuring top‑notch technical quality within scope, cost, and time.
• Collaborating with the Project Manager to build and resource the design team.
• Overseeing technical management, coordinating interfaces, and resolving conflicts.
• Contributing to proposal writing with compelling content and accurate cost estimates.
• Leading Front End Engineering Design activities for structural components; guiding detailed designs for civil and structural components.

• Coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., architects, building services engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.
• Effectively resolving design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency in checking and reviewing detailed drawings for planning applications, FEED, and construction‑level detailed design packages.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant standards.
• Managing and delivering designs in coordination with all relevant disciplines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings.
• Demonstrating leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders.

• Proven experience in structural engineering.
• Experience with energy projects is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in…