Principal Civil​/Structural Engineer

About Mott Mac Donald

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries.

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning, repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we are helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Our Nuclear, Defence, and Civil division is expanding, and we are looking for a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join our fast growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across defence, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure sectors, supporting both local clients and our wider team across the UK and Europe. With a strong pipeline of work, we offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Lead and contribute to projects at all stages, from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering, planning support, construction, and commissioning
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, working closely with colleagues across Mott Mac Donald and engaging with external clients and stakeholders to develop cost-effective infrastructure solutions
• Oversee and/or undertake civil engineering design and checks for a wide range of energy, defence, and infrastructure projects
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, specifications, and minimum functional requirements for civil engineering aspects of projects
• Conduct civil inspections of infrastructure assets across the UK to support asset maintenance and life extension, producing detailed reports and recommendations
• Provide strategic and technical advice to clients, ensuring solutions align with their project needs and objectives
• Undertake site and client office visits, as required by project demands
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction while identifying and promoting opportunities for future collaboration
• Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules and costs, ensuring deliverables are met
• Support project management, control, and administration, in line with your experience level
• Play a key role in mentoring and developing junior staff, helping to foster a strong and inclusive team culture

• Chartered Engineer with experience in the energy sector or similar regulated industries
• Experience in regulated environments, such as nuclear or defence
• Strong technical expertise and a track record of delivering engineering solutions to a high standard
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and the ability to adapt to new challenges within a fast‑moving project environment

Note:

Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

We 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 your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

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

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reaso and we will talk to you about how we can support you.