Principal Structural Engineer

Overview

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes a positive societal impact. Our people power our performance, and we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. We are an employee-owned business that aims to empower, include and value everyone, so people can be brilliant.About the business unitThe Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission and distribution networks. We provide integrated engineering and project management across the project lifecycle—from concept and design, to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. We help deliver the energy transition globally with our clients.About the roleThe Energy Unit, specifically the Nuclear, Defence and Civil division, are recruiting a Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to be part of the Civil / Structural team delivering projects within the nuclear industry. The role involves supporting design activities, developing client relationships, mentoring junior team members, increasing opportunities across the Defence Nuclear sector, and leveraging this capability into the Civil Nuclear sector.Responsibilities

Conduct analysis with appropriate verification and validation.Review analysis of other staff members.Develop the skills of junior members of staff.Produce and review design calculations supporting analysis.Produce high-quality documentation tailored to the project stage.Lead analysis teams on projects.Lead the preparation of bids and estimates.Work within a multidiscipline environment ensuring effective communication with project stakeholders.Attend site or other offices to complete surveys or attend meetings.Essential requirements

Chartership with either the Institution of Civil or Structural Engineers and extensive post-graduate experience.Detailed understanding of Finite Element Analysis and software.Experience of leading and managing projects from concept to completion.Experience in the design of concrete and steel structures.Strong knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with client-facing experience.Desirable requirements

Experience delivering projects in a highly regulated industry.Understanding of the contribution of analysis to nuclear Safety Cases.Experience using LS-DYNA.Experience using SAP2000 or ANSYS.Experience in Soil-Structure-Interaction (SSI).Experience in dynamic loading design.Experience working in the nuclear sector.Knowledge of American design standards.For this role, candidates with nuclear experience are preferred. However,

Engineers from other regulated industries are also encouraged to apply .

Comprehensive training

and

support

to help you develop the necessary skills to work at the forefront of the Nuclear sector, delivering impactful projects for some of the industry\''s most prominent clients.Due to the sensitivity of some projects, candidates will be required to apply for and obtain UK Security Clearance.UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.Equality, diversity, and inclusion

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.Accessibility

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 reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will discuss how we can help.Agile working

We are happy to discuss flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.Benefits

Health and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance for all UK colleagues.Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.A comprehensive wellbeing program with benefits for you and your family.Flexible benefits to tailor health options, including salary flex.Financial wellbeingWe match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary, with option to increase to 6 x.Income protection and return-to-work support for long-term illness or injury.Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving and will writing.Annual bonus schemes as part of sharing the business’s financial success.LifestyleMinimum 33-35 days holiday per year, with the ability to buy or sell leave.Holiday entitlement increases to at least 35 days after 5 years’ service.Employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.Enhanced family and carers leave26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid).Learning and developmentPrimary annual professional institution subscription.Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring, training and self-development.Networks, communities, and social outcomesJoin groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.Make a difference in our communities through social outcomes.Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click ..... full job details .....