Technical Principal; Structural

Location/s:
Croydon, New castle,Altrincham, Brighton, Bristol, Glasgow

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Our division specializes in providing top‑tier Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission projects, including power plants, HV substations, HVDC Interconnector converter stations, and HV cable installations.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Technical Principal with experience as a National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) to join our Civil and Structural Team. This role offers a diverse portfolio of work and ample opportunities for career advancement within the team.

The selected candidate will engage in design work for power plants, HVAC substations, HVDC Interconnector converter stations, and HV cable projects, with responsibilities including:

• Project Management:
  Overseeing programme, budget, resources, and quality plans.
• Proposal Writing:
  Crafting compelling proposals.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED):
  Leading initial design phases.
• Drawing Preparation:
  Creating drawings for planning applications and tender packages.
• Detailed Civil/Structural Design:
  Developing comprehensive designs.
• Design Coordination:
  Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Specification Preparation:
  Drafting detailed specifications.
• Condition and Structural Assessment:
  Evaluating existing structures for reuse.
• National Grid CDAE:
  Ensuring compliance with National Grid standards.

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

• Leadership Role:
  Leading the project team in technical innovation and problem-solving.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensuring top‑note technical quality within scope, cost, and time.
• Team Development:
  Collaborating with the Project Manager to build and resource the design team.
• Daily Management:
  Overseeing technical management, coordinating interfaces, and resolving conflicts.
• Proposal Expertise:
  Contributing to proposal writing with compelling content and accurate cost estimates.
• FEED
  
  Experience:
  
  Leading Front End Engineering Design activities for structural components.
• Construction Design:
  Guiding detailed designs for civil and structural components.

• Multidisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excelling in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., architects, building services engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Effectively resolving design conflicts within multidisciplinary…