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Senior Process Engineer – Nuclear: Defence and Civil
At Mott MacDonald
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across 50+ countries and 140+ offices. We deliver impactful projects in industries shaping our future while fostering an inclusive culture where excellence thrives.
Our employee-owned business prioritises growth, collaboration, and shared success—our people drive performance, and our global specialists champion your development. Whether you strive to become a subject matter expert or expand across borders, we empower you to achieve excellence.
About the Business Unit
The Energy team delivers services across hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution. We provide integrated engineering, project management, and lifecycle solutions—from feasibility and design to operations, decommissioning, and asset repowering. Our work drives the global energy transition.
Overview of the Role
Are you seeking:
- A client-facing career requiring autonomy and full-scope problem-solving?
- Growth based on merit and contribution?
- Project diversity, including nuclear decommissioning, defence, and other critical energy/infrastructure endeavours?
If so, Mott MacDonald’s Nuclear: Defence and Civil division is recruiting a: Senior Process Engineer. This technically focussed role covers all stages of front-end engineering (FEED), from feasibility to detailed design. You’ll:
- Lead multi-discipline projects and drive bespoke solutions.
- Collaborate with clients, specialists, and project teams to optimise project processes.
- Produce design documentation and engage with clients on-site.
- Proactively grow opportunity pipelines.
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Candidate Specification
Essential Requirements
- Chartered status (preferred) with the Institutie of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) or another relevant professional body. (Affirmative progress or equivalent experience will also be considered.)
- Technical chemical/process engineering experience.
- Demonstrable expertise in process engineering design.
- Exceptional communication and commercial acumen in FEED projects.
- Skills to review, oversee, and QA engineering work via surveillance.
- Ability to liaise across disciplines, seek input, and foster fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Client-facing experience and adaptability for multi-project engagements.
Additional Notes
- Security Clearance: Offers are conditional on obtaining the appropriate security level.
- UK Immigration: No current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, but alternatives applicable to eligible candidates.
Why Join Mott MacDonald?
Progression & Ownership
- Employee-Ownership Model: Your long-term contribution translates to stakeholder benefits (and ownership pathways for senior roles).
- Bonus culture: Share in collective financial success via annual schemes and performance-based rewards.
- Tailored leadership pathways: Direct access to senior leadership to influence the company’s future.
Workplace Flexibility
- Hybrid work policy: Talent-driven environment balancing remote, office, and on-site flexibility.
- Agile working foundations: Designed for your well-being and productivity.
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Wellbeing & Benefits
- Financial support:
- Pension: 0–7% contribution matching.
- Life assurance up to 6x salary (optional uplift).
- Income protection with return-to-work support.
- Flexible paid benefits: Additional life cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings, and will-writing services.
- Wellbeing & health:
- Private medical insurance and health cash plans for daily wellness.
- Peppy (menopause support for UK colleagues).
- Whole-family access to health benefits, including salary flexing.
- Lifestyle support:
- 33–35 vacation days (inclusive of public holidays) + enhanced leave after 5 years’ service.
- Shared parental leave: Up to 24 weeks at full pay (matching schemes for adoptions).
- Caring responsibilities: 5 paid days (of 8 total) for significant commitments.
- Retail discounts and savings plans.
Development & Inclusion
- Professional growth:
- Primary annual subscription to your chosen institution.
- Broad training opportunities (mentoring, skill-building, self-development).
- Diversity & EDI:
- Equality focus: Inclusive culture, fair practices, and promotion of diverse expression.
- Advanced Employee Networks: Support networks for LGBTQ+, gender/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers.
Community & Social Value
- Volunteer-led impact: Diversity engine funding and community-focused coding projects.
- Regional engagement: Meet your team, including virtual reunions for remote colleagues.
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