Senior Architect in Altrincham

Location/s: Altrincham or Glasgow, UK

Overview

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 global industries, delivering work that defines our future and makes a societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are varied for 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 an employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks. 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. We’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect to join our Energy Unit within the Nuclear, Civil, and Defence division. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in shaping technology-driven projects while advancing your own career.

Candidate specification

• Extensive post-qualification experience of working within highly regulated industries
• Design-led approach with experience leading large-scale projects from inception to planning submission
• Experience of leading projects post-planning through to completion
• Proven and effective inter-personal and communication skills
• Post Part 3 / Qualified Architect with ARB registration
• Member of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

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

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact us so we can discuss how we can support you.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing: We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary, with option to increase to 6 x. Income protection with support for long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing. As an independently owned business, we share the financial success of the business with colleagues through annual bonus schemes.
• Employee ownership: Employee ownership means no external investors, creating a culture of shared success. Employees have a stake and a voice in the business, with performance bonuses linked to personal and group performance. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognizing long-term impact and contribution. Opportunity to connect with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. For senior roles, a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.
• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance for UK colleagues. Health cash plan to cover everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy for menopause support for all UK colleagues. Wellbeing program including support for you and family. Flexibility to adjust salary to access health benefits, extendable to family.
• Lifestyle: Minimum of 33-35 days holiday per year, including public holidays, with buy/sell options. 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Holiday entitlement increases to at least 35 days after 5 years of service. Various savings schemes and discounts from retailers.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid). Support for military families to balance service life with career and wellbeing.
• Learning and development: Primary annual professional institution subscription. Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, training, and self-development.
• Networks, communities, and social outcomes: Join groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our Armed Forces Network. Contribute to community impact through our social outcomes.