Mott MacDonald
Head of Process Engineering - Nuclear
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Process Engineering Lead – Nuclear; Defence and Civil Division
Location/s: Altrincham, Glasgow, Bristol; UK Recruiter contact: Erinda Hazizi
Mott MacDonald 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 shapes the future and creates societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people drive our success—collaboration, learning, and growth are core to our performance.
Whether you aspire to become a technical expert or seek diverse experience across our international communities, we empower you to excel. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in an environment where everyone feels empowered, included, and valued.
About the Energy Unit
The Energy unit supports global clients across sectors like hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks. We offer integrated engineering and project management services throughout the project lifecycle—from concept and design to construction, operations, decommissioning, or repowering. Together, we’re accelerating the global energy transition.
Overview of the Role
This role offers a client-facing position with autonomy to solve complex challenges. You’ll thrive in a team where progression is merit-based, delivering high-impact work across nuclear decommissioning, defence, and energy/infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide quality assurance by reviewing and inspecting others’ work.
- Management responsibilities for the nuclear process team.
- Lead process engineering aspects of multi-discipline design projects.
- Present and defend technical solutions to complex problems to clients.
- Ensure safety is integrated into process engineering design.
- Collaborate on all stages of front-end engineering (feasibility to detailed design).
- Liaise with clients to develop project solutions.
- Produce design and technical documentation.
- Attend site visits as needed.
- Expand client relationships and seek new opportunities.
- Mentor junior engineers and support their development.
- Adapt to multi-project workflows while maintaining high standards.
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Candidate Specification
Essential Requirements
- Line management experience for a nuclear process team.
- Chartered status (e.g., with the IChemE or another relevant professional body).
- Proven process engineering experience in design projects.
- Multi-discipline technical knowledge.
- In-depth industry standards and legislation expertise.
- Ability to present complex solutions to clients and stakeholders.
- Strong communication and commercial awareness of Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) projects.
- Capacity to seek peer collaboration (engineers, specialists, and project teams) for fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers.
- Client-facing experience with a focus on bid consultation and MEET activities.
Note: Security Clearance is a requirement for appointment.
UK Immigration Policy
Mott MacDonald is no longer offering sponsorship for Skilled Worker visas in the UK due to government changes from April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates on alternative visa pathways.
Benefits & Culture
Financial Wellbeing
- Pension contribution matching (4.5%–7%)
- Life assurance (up to 6x salary)
- Income protection with support for long-term absence
- Flexible benefits, including enhanced insurance and savings schemes*
- Annual bonuses stemming from company-wide success
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Employee Ownership
Our shared success model means:
- Proprietorship—no external investors
- Direct stake in performance bonuses
- Recognition of long-term contributions
- Dedicated channels to influence leadership decisions
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan (covers treatments, resources)
- Menopause support (via Peppy for UK colleagues)
- Comprehensive wellbeing program (for employees/families)
- Flexible benefit options (extend medical coverage to dependents)
Lifestyle
- 33–35 days holiday, increasing to 35 days after 5 years
- +10 extra leave days for Armed Forces Reservists/Cadet Force volunteers
- Professional discounts (retail, memberships)
- Hybrid working model with trust-based flexibility
Family & Care Responsibilities
- 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave
- 24 weeks shared parental leave (full pay)
- +2 paid days for carers with significant responsibilities
- Military family support policies
Learning & Development
- Primary subscription to professional institutes
- Mentoring and formal/training opportunities
- Portfolio of self-development programs
Diversity & Inclusion
- Advanced Employee Networks support LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers.
- Armed Forces Covenant signatory and MOD Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.
- Commitment to community social impact demonstrations.
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