Technical Principal; Structural

Location/s

Altrincham / UK, Brighton / UK, Bristol / UK, Glasgow / UK

Abhijeet Barpanda

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 exciting projects that define our future and impact the communities we serve. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.

As a proudly employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space where everyone feels empowered, included, and valued. Wherever your ambition lies, Mott Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant.

• In‑depth knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, including load‑bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (British Standards, Eurocodes, NGTS).
• Ensuring technical quality with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvals.
• Upholding Mott Mac Donald’s PRIDE values.
• Proven track record as a Designer under CDM 2015.
• Understanding of National Grid Specs NGETSR
  137 & NGETSR
  188.

• Lead the project team in technical innovation and problem‑solving.
• Ensure top‑notch technical quality within scope, cost, and time.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to build and resource the design team.
• Oversee technical management, coordinate interfaces, and resolve conflicts.
• Contribute to proposal writing with compelling content and accurate cost estimates.
• Lead FEED activities for structural components and guide detailed construction‑level designs.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., architects, building services engineers) to integrate structural designs.
• Resolve design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.

• Check and review detailed drawings for planning applications, FEED, and construction‑level design packages.
• Ensure adherence to relevant standards.
• Manage and deliver designs in coordination with all relevant disciplines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings.
• Leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders.

• Proven experience in structural engineering.
• Energy project experience is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Chartered Engineer: CEng, MICE, or MIStruct
  
  E.

This role is ideal for a dynamic and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in civil and structural engineering. If you are passionate about leading innovative projects and driving technical excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

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 practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan for everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• Comprehensive wellbeing program, including support for you and your family.
• Flexibility to adjust salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits.

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase to 6×.
• Income protection scheme plus absence and return‑to‑work support.
• Flexible benefits including increased life…