Technical Principal

**Locations**
- Altrincham,UK/ Bristol,UK/ Glasgow,UK

**Country**
- United Kingdom

**Contract type**
- Permanent

**Work pattern**
- Full Time

**Market**
- Energy

**Discipline**
- Energy, Consultancy, Civil

**Job ref**
- 7067

**Recruiter contact**
- Abhijeet Barpanda

**Mott MacDonald**

Position location: Altrincham, UK/ Bristol, UK/ Glasgow, UK
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be a one of
- Glassdoor’s top employers
to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a
- Top Inclusive Company
in the UK.

Our values**:P**rogress, **R**espect, **I**ntegrity, **D**rive, **E**xcellence.

**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 specializes 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.
- ** Project Management**: Overseeing programme, budget, resources, and quality plans.
- ** Proposal Writing**: Crafting compelling proposals.
- ** Front End Engineering Design (FEED)**: Leading initial design phases.
- ** 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.

**1. Technical Expertise**:

- ** 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 MacDonald’s PRIDE values.
- ** CDM 2015 Compliance**: Proven track record as a Designer under CDM 2015.
- ** National Grid Specs**: Understanding of NGETSR137 & NGETSR188.

**2. Project Technical Lead**:

- ** 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 Front End Engineering Design activities for structural components.
- ** Construction Design**: Guiding detailed designs for civil and structural components.

**3. Design Coordination and Collaboration**:

- ** 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.

**4. Attention to Detail**:

- ** Compliance**: Ensuring adherence to relevant standards.
- ** Structural Integrity**: Managing and delivering designs in coordination with all relevant disciplines.

**5. Communication and Leadership**:

- ** 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.

**6. Experience**:

- ** Relevant Experience**: Proven experience in structural engineering.
- ** Energy Project Experience**: Advantageous for this role