Technical Director-Civil

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About the business unitThe 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.
Overview of the roleOur division provides Civil 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 Technical Director with experience of working for our key platinum clients including National Grid and SSE to join our Civil Team.
The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.

Key responsibilities
and duties include:The selected candidate will carry out technical assurance and lead design work on power plants, HVAC substation/ HVDC Interconnector converter station, and HV cable projects, fulfilling tasks including:Technical Lead outlining Delivery plan for a coordinated civil design including earthworks, drainage, access roads and geotechnical aspectsTechnical Subject Matter Expert within the team and divisionTechnical lead in understanding client standards and challenging the specifications to provide value engineering opportunitiesFront End Engineering Design (FEED)Approval of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packagesApproval of Detailed Civil/Structural DesignSupport for Senior and Principal Engineers leading Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teamsApproval of SpecificationsCondition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuseSupporting Project Management (Programme, budget, resources and quality plan)Candidate SpecificationTo apply for this position, you must have the following:Technical ExpertiseDeep knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (British Standards, Eurocodes, NGTS)Ensure technical quality management with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvalsUphold Mott MacDonald's PRIDE values in the project's technical cultureProven track record as a Designer under CDM ****National Grid and SSE SpecificationsProject Technical leadLead the Project Team in technical innovation and problem-solvingEnsure top-notch technical quality within scope, cost, and timeCollaborate with the Project Manager to build and resource the Design TeamOversee technical management, coordinate interfaces, and resolve conflictsContribute to proposal writing with compelling content and accurate cost estimatesLead Front End Engineering Design activities for structural componentsGuide detailed designs for civil and structural componentsDesign Coordination and CollaborationExcel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.
G., architects, building services engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlesslyEffective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teamsAttention to DetailProficiency in approval of detailed drawings for planning applications, FEED, and construction level detailed design packagesCompliance with relevant standards is crucialAbility to manage and deliver designs in coordination with all relevant disciplinesCommunication and LeadershipExcellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findingsDemonstrable leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholdersRelevant experience in Civil EngineeringEnergy project experience would be adva