Mott MacDonald
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Civil Engineer – Power Generation & High Voltage Infrastructure
Location/s: Glasgow / Brighton / Cardiff / Newcastle / Bristol
Relocation Supported: Not supported, but internal applications are encouraged
Recruiter Contact: Abhijeet Barpanda
Hiring Manager Contact: Seetharam Anatharam
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We deliver exciting, impactful projects spanning power generation, transmission, nuclear, waste and renewable energy.
Our collaborative environment champions teamwork, growth, and empowerment, enabling individuals to thrive alongside global specialists. As a employee-owned business, we invest in employees, ensuring everyone feels valued and included.
About the Business Unit: Energy Division
Our Energy team provides integrated engineering and project management services across the energy power generation and transmission sectors, including:
- Hydropower
- Nuclear
- Waste
- Renewable generation
- Transmission & distribution networks
We deliver work from concept to decommissioning, supporting the global energy transition.
About the Role: Civil Engineer (Power Generation & HV Infrastructure)
We are seeking qualified Civil Engineers at mid-to-senior levels with expertise in structural design and analysis for our Civil & Structural Team in the UK. Credit to the organisation’s expansion, this role offers diverse project exposure, along with growth opportunities within the team.
You will contribute to the design of critical infrastructure, including:
- Power plants
- High-voltage (HV) substations / HVDC interconnector converter stations
- High-voltage (HV) transmission cable systems
Key Responsibilities
Technical and Design Work
- Lead/influence Front End Engineering Design (FEED) processes for structural elements
- Prepare detailed Civil/Structural designs compliant with industry standards
- Create drawings for planning applications and tender packages
- Develop scheme costings for project feasibility assessments
- Conduct condition and structural assessments of existing facilities to determine robustness and suitability for reuse
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Project Management
- Contribute to proposal writing related to structural engagements
- Assist in project management tasks, including timeframe, budget, and quality control (as applicable)
Collaboration & Coordination
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration of structural expertise with other technical domains
- Participate in design coordination meetings and resolution of technical conflicts
Communication & Leadership
- Present findings effectively to clients, cross-functional teams, or senior leadership
- Mentor junior engineers where necessary
Requirements
Technical Expertise
- Strong advanced Structural Engineering knowledge, including:
- Load-bearing capacity & material behavior
- Familiarity with Eurocodes, ASCE standards, and other design regulations
- Hands-on experience with software tools:
- SAP2000, ETABS, or similar for structural analysis
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies for project visualization
- Proficiency in drafting software and producing technically compliant drawings
Work Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional structural engineering experience, preferably in energy infrastructure projects
- Exposure to projects in power generation, substations, HVDC, or high-voltage transmission is advantageous
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in deadlines-tight scenarios
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Preferred: Chartered status or successful preparation towards membership with a UK engineering institution
- Not mandatory (but advantageous): Professional Engineer (PE) or international equivalent licensure
Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Pension matching scheme – up to 7% matched contribution.
- Life assurance up to 6x salary on request.
- Income protection scheme.
- Flexible benefits including career-specific packages.
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Employee Ownership
- Stake in the combination firm success.
- Opportunities for personal and group bonuses.
- Direct stakeholder from day one for senior leaders.
- Access to leadership channels to influence firm decisions.
Health and Wellbeing Support
- Private medical insurance for UK colleagues.
- Health cash plan for everyday healthcare expenses.
- Menopause-support mentoring through Peppy.
- Full family coverage benefits available.
Lifestyle Benefits
- 33–35 days annual leave each year (flexible with bank enhancements).
- Extended leave after 5 years: extended leave mince after 5-year increments.
- Cash savings programs and discounts on high-street brands.
- Relocation and roommate support where applicable.
Family & Carers
- 26 weeks maternity/adoption leave at full salary.
- Shared parental leave (extended to match maternity leave policies).
- Enhanced family leave packages for employees with significant care responsibilities (2 paid days).
Learning and Development
- Professional Foundation membership subscriptions paid.
- Mentorship, internal training programs and self-leadership resources.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Open to diversity and employee networks supporting women, LGBTQ+, racial minorities, disabilities, parents professionals.
- Focused mission toward inclusivity and social outcomes.
Accessibility
Requisition should always adapt to flexibility. If you need additional support at any stage, contact: → reelow.adjustments@mottmac.com
Additional Notes
Immigration (UK Visa Note): Due to Skilled Worker visa changes in April 2024, Mott MacDonald does not offer sponsorships under this route. We welcome all-applications through other immigration routes (not tied to Skilled Worker).
this workforce policy encourages participation of hybrid flexible work. Thus quality results are outcomes at most, letting each tags employees and managers find optimal working conditions meeting them professionally and personally.
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