Senior Architect

Location/s: Altrincham or Glasgow, UK

Recruiter contact: Cassidy Browne

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 global industries, delivering work that defines our future and makes a societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are varied for 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 an employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

Mott Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant.

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks. We provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. We’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect to join our Energy Unit within the Nuclear, Civil, and Defence division. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in shaping technology-driven projects while advancing your own career.

We’re looking for candidates who are creative, detail-oriented, with exceptional technical expertise, project management skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and deliver results. In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise, guide bids and proposals, and coordinate multidisciplinary resources on high-profile projects in the Nuclear industry. You’ll develop skills in design, project running, technical detailing, BIM, and management duties. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the UK, working alongside clients and specialists in the Energy Nuclear sector to deliver innovative, technically excellent solutions.

• Extensive post-qualification experience of working within highly regulated industries
• Design-led approach with experience leading large-scale projects from inception to planning submission
• Experience of leading projects post-planning through to completion
• Proven and effective inter-personal and communication skills
• Post Part 3 / Qualified Architect with ARB registration
• Member of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please be advised that 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. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

We believe it makes sense to choose how you can work most effectively to meet client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

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