Technical Director

Locations

Barcelona, Spain / Seville, Spain / Madrid, Spain

Country

Spain

Contract type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Market

Energy

Discipline

Consultancy, Civil, Energy

Job ref

15024

Recruiter contact

Abhijeet Barpanda

Location/s: Madrid, Seville, Barcelona; ES

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. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

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.

Overview of the role

Our 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 Subject Matter Expert within the team and division

Technical lead in understanding client standards and challenging the specifications to provide value engineering opportunities

Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

Approval of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages

Approval of Detailed Civil/Structural Design

Support for Senior and Principal Engineers leading Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams

Approval of Specifications

Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse

Supporting Project Management (Programme, budget, resources and quality plan)

Candidate Specification

To apply for this position, you must have the following:

Technical Expertise

Deep 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 approvals

Uphold Mott MacDonald’s PRIDE values in the project’s technical culture

Proven track record as a Designer under CDM 2015

National Grid and SSE Specifications

Project Technical lead

Lead the Project Team in technical innovation and problem-solving

Ensure top-notch technical quality within scope, cost, and time

Collaborate with the Project Manager to build and resource the Design Team

Oversee technical management, coordinate interfaces, and resolve conflicts

Contribute to proposal writing with compelling content and accurate cost estimates

Lead Front End Engineering Design activities for structural components

Guide detailed designs for civil and structural components

Design Coordination and Collaboration

Excel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., architects, building services engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly

Effective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in approval of detailed drawings for planning applications, FEED, and construction level detailed design packages

Compliance with relevant standards is crucial

Ability to manage and deliver designs in coordination with all relevant disciplines

Communication and Leadership

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings

Demonstrable leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders

Essential Experience:

Relevant experience in Civil Engineering

Energy project experience would be advantageous for this role

Qualifications:

Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Construction Management

Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE or MIStructE)

If this resonates, let’s explore how your expertise fits our team.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Competitive annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

An annual professional institution subscription

Private medical insurance

Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher/transport card/day care voucher)

Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive

Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5

Annual bonus scheme

Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources

Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities

The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Employee Ownership

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.

Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.

Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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 talk to you about how we can support you.