Senior 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 and 140+ offices.

Location

Newcastle

About the Energy Unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including 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. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

About

the Role

Our division provides Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission, including power plants, HV substations/HVDC Interconnector converter stations, and HV cable projects. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with experience in engineering design to join our Civil and Structural Team. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Proposal Writing
• Scheme Costings
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
• Preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages
• Detailed Civil/Structural Design
• Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams
• Preparation of Specifications
• Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse

Requirements

• Advanced Structural Engineering knowledge, including load‑bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE)
• Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software such as SAP
  2000, ETABS, or similar
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Project Leadership – ability to manage structural engineering projects independently, overseeing timelines, budgets, and quality
• Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation – ability to write compelling proposals and estimate project costs accurately
• FEED experience leading structural components activities
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration – coordination with architects, electrical engineers, etc.
• Conflict Resolution – effective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams
• Attention to Detail – proficiency in creating detailed drawings for planning and tender packages; compliance with relevant standards
• Structural Assessment – ability to assess existing structures for suitability and safety, considering reuse options
• Clear Communication – excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information, collaborating, and presenting findings
• Leadership Mindset – guiding junior engineers and collaborating with stakeholders
• Relevant experience in structural engineering; energy project experience advantageous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (not mandatory but advantageous)

UK Immigration

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 who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Agile Working

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces flexibility, well‑being, and trust.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

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Benefits Overview

Health and Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Enhanced Family & Carers Leave, Learning and Development, Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes.

Application

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Job Reference

12416

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering

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