Civil Engineer

Apply for Civil Engineer at Mott Mac Donald in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. This visa sponsorship job abroad position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Our office‑based department provides Civil and Structural expertise across Substation, HVDC Converter Station, Overhead Line, and Cable projects. We are looking for a Civil/Structural Engineer with five to eight years of experience to join our Digital Award winning High Voltage (HV) Civil and Structural Team based in Genova, Italy, Madrid, Spain or Belgrade, Serbia. The role spans a diverse portfolio of work and offers opportunities for advancement within the team.

• Design and Development Functions
  • Project Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Scheme Costing
  • Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
  • Preparation of drawings for planning applications and tender packages
  • Detailed Civil/Structural Design
  • Cable Routing Design
  • Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams
  • Preparation of Specifications
  • Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse
• Design Assurance Functions
  • Civil and structural review of designs
  • Provide technical support to clients on project issues
  • Attend design and interface meetings with clients and stakeholders
  • Provide authorization for commissioning settings and design assurance for Electricity Transmission Assets if authorised

• Minimum five to eight years of experience in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer or candidate applying for chartership
• Previous experience with Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Networks in high voltage substations and cable routing projects
• Knowledge of construction health and safety regulations; knowledge of transmission network operator’s construction practices is an advantage
• Experience in Civil/Structural engineering applied to converter stations is an advantage, including awareness of process, equipment layout and considerations such as RFI and fire protection
• Willingness to engage with new challenges and work confidently on tasks beyond prior experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and client‑facing interactions
• Prepared to undertake a leadership role and assist in team development

Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Financial wellbeing – we match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary. Income protection scheme and absence and return to work support. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. Annual bonus schemes.

Health and wellbeing – private medical insurance for all UK colleagues, health cash plan, access to Peppy support for menopause experts, and a comprehensive wellbeing programme.

Leave – minimum 33-35 days holiday each year (inclusive of public holidays); option to buy or sell leave. 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. 35 days after 5 years’ service.

Family and carers leave – up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay, additional days for caring responsibilities.

Learning and development – primary annual professional institution subscription and opportunities for mentoring, formal training and self‑development.

Employee ownership – stake in the business, group performance bonuses, direct pathway towards ownership for senior roles.

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Mott Mac Donald is an equal opportunity employer. We promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.