Senior Structural Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their team in Altrincham. This role involves managing diverse projects in the energy sector, including power plants and HV substations. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge in structural engineering and relevant software tools, with opportunities for career advancement. The position offers excellent benefits and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus schemes

Minimum of 33-35 days holiday/year

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Familiarity with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, or similar.
• Capable of managing structural engineering projects independently.
• Experience in project leadership and cost estimation.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and proposals effectively.
• Prepare civil and structural designs.
• Assess existing structures for reuse.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare detailed specifications.

Skills

Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge

Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software

Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Project Leadership

Proposal Writing

Design Coordination

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Clear Communication

Relevant experience in structural engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Altrincham, United Kingdom / Brighton, United Kingdom / Glasgow, United Kingdom / Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Location/s: Altrincham/Newcastle/Glasgow/Brighton

Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

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 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.

About the business unit: 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.

About the role

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.

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

1. Technical Expertise:
   • Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge: deep understanding of structural engineering principles, including load‑bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE).
   • Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software: familiarity with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, or similar.
   • Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
2. Project Management Skills:
   • Project Leadership: capable of managing structural engineering projects independently.
   • Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation.
   • Front End Engineering Design (FEED) experience.
3. Design Coordination and Collaboration:
   • Multidisciplinary Collaboration.
   • Conflict Resolution.
4. Attention to Detail:
   • Drawing Preparation.
   • Structural Assessment of existing structures.
5. Communication and Leadership:
   • Clear Communication.
   • Leadership Mindset.
6. Experience:
   • Relevant experience in structural engineering.
   • Energy project experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License: Not mandatory but advantageous.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

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 [e-mail].

Benefits

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts.
• Wellbeing support through our comprehensive programme.
• Flexibility to opt into many health benefits, extendable to family.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance up to 4× basic salary, optional up to 6×.
• Income protection scheme.
• Flexible benefits, including life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving.
• Annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• Minimum of 33‑35 days holiday/year, inclusive of public holidays.
• 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 leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two paid.
• Shared parental leave matches maternity leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.

Learning and development

• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities for technical and soft skills development.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Advanced Employee Networks support LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, parents/carers.

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