Senior Structural Engineer

Location

Altrincham / Newcastle / Glasgow / Brighton

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

Whatever your ambition, Mott Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant
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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 or repowering and life extension.

Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

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

• 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

• Technical Expertise
• Advanced structural engineering knowledge – deep understanding of structural engineering principles, load‑bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE).
• Proficiency in structural analysis software – familiarity with tools such as SAP
  2000, ETABS, or similar.
• Experience with building information modelling (BIM) – knowledge of BIM technologies and their application to improve project visualization, coordination, and execution.
• Project management skills
• Project leadership – capable of managing structural engineering projects independently, overseeing timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Proposal writing and cost estimation – ability to write compelling proposals and estimate project costs accurately.
• Front end engineering design – experience leading FEED activities related to structural components.
• Design coordination and collaboration
• Multidisciplinary collaboration – excel in coordinating with other disciplines (architects, electrical engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.
• Conflict resolution – effective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail
• Drawing preparation – proficiency in creating detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages; compliance with relevant standards.
• Structural assessment – ability to assess existing structures for suitability and safety, considering reuse options.
• Communication and leadership
• Clear communication – excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership mindset – demonstrate leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders.
• Experience
• Relevant experience in structural…