Technical Principal; Structural

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

Recruiter contact:
Abhijeet Barpanda

Our division specialises 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‑notch 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 FEED 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 teams.

• Drawing preparation:
  Proficiency in checking and reviewing detailed drawings for planning applications, FEED and construction‑level design packages.
• Compliance:
  Ensuring adherence to relevant standards.
• Structural integrity:
  Managing and delivering designs in coordination with all relevant disciplines.

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

• Relevant experience:
  Proven experience in structural engineering.
• Energy project experience:
  Advantageous for this role.

• Education:
  
  A 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 the field of civil and structural engineering. If you are passionate about leading innovative projects and driving technical excellence, we would love to hear from you!

At Mott Mac…