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 integral 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. 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. 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. 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 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 aspects
Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
Approval of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages
Support for Senior and Principal Engineers leading Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams




Supporting Project Management (Programme, budget, resources and quality plan)
Ensure technical quality management with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvals
Uphold Mott MacDonald’s PRIDE values in the project’s technical culture
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
Excel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., Proficiency in approval of detailed drawings for planning applications, FEED, and construction level detailed design packages
Demonstrable leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders
Energy project experience would be advantageous for this role
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Construction Management
Private medical insurance
Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
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.
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.
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process.

📌 Technical Manager - Híbrido (Barcelona)
🏢 Mott MacDonald
📍 Barcelona