Senior Structural Engineer – Newcastle

Mott MacDonald – a global engineering, management and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees in more than 50 countries.

Location: Newcastle, UK

Recruiter: Abhijeet Barpanda

Overview

Our Energy unit delivers integrated engineering and project management services across the power generation sector, including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer with experience in the design of power plants, HV substations, HVDC interconnector converter stations and HV cable projects to join our Civil and Structural team. The role offers a diverse portfolio of work and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Proposal Writing
• Scheme Costings
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
• Preparation of drawings for 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 (Eurocodes, ASCE)
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS, or equivalent)
• Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Strong project management skills, including independent oversight of timelines, budgets and quality
• Ability to write compelling proposals and estimate project costs accurately
• Experience leading FEED activities for structural components
• Excellent multidisciplinary collaboration and conflict resolution abilities
• Attention to detail in drawing preparation and compliance with relevant standards
• Capability to assess existing structures for suitability and safety, considering reuse options
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership mindset, including guidance of junior engineers
• Relevant experience in structural engineering; energy project experience is an advantage

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence is advantageous but not mandatory

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship for the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates 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. You can choose how to work most effectively to meet client, team and personal commitments.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, fostering a fair employment environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you have a disability or need support during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing:

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments
• Access to Peppy, free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues
• Comprehensive wellbeing program with benefits for you and your family
• Flexible salary options for health benefits, extendable to family

Financial wellbeing:

• Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
• Life assurance equal up to 4× basic salary, with option to increase up to 6× salary
• Income protection scheme offering financial benefit and return-to-work support
• Flexible benefits including life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
• Annual bonus schemes as part of shared financial success

Lifestyle:

• Minimum of 33–35 days holiday each year (increasing to 35 after 5 years), with optional purchase or sale of leave
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers

Enhanced family and carers leave:

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

Learning and development:

• Annual professional institution subscription
• Opportunities for technical and soft skill development through mentoring, formal training and self-development options

Networks, communities and social outcomes:

• Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
• Opportunities to make a difference through social outcomes initiatives

To apply, click here or contact Abhijeet Barpanda for more information about our application process.