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Mott Macdonald Bentley | Mmb

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Mott Macdonald Bentley | Mmb

Integrated civil engineering design, build and commissioning services for UK water infrastructure.

Lead design & delivery of water/wastewater projects from concept to handover.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Pentre Maelor, Wales, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Feasibility
Design
Construction
Commissioning
Civil Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Low Carbon Solutions
Water Networks
Role

Description

design lead
project management
site visits
team coordination
client liaison
mentoring
  • Support and mentor less experienced members of the team.
  • Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover
  • Be a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, supporting both your, and the teams personal and professional development?
  • Build positive relationships with the client project, operational and technical assurance teams and promote a "one-team" approach.
  • Work as part of a “Project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
  • Project manage the design of water and wastewater projects?
  • Visit sites across your frameworks region as required to develop the design and support the construction delivery of your projects (costs incurred are recoverable).
  • Coordinate the project team including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications

Requirements

chartered
engineering degree
water
problem solving
communication
driving licence
  • Chartered/Incorporated member of professional institution e.g. ICE, IMechE, etc, or demonstratable progress made towards attaining this.
  • Experience with water, or wastewater, non-infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Methodical approach to problem solving.
  • Proficient in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing your time efficiently.
  • Accredited Engineering degree
  • A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Benefits

  • Gym Membership discounts UK wide
  • 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
  • Opportunities to develop your practical application of civil engineering, commercial acumen, management skills and health, safety, and sustainability leadership
  • An agile working arrangement that provides you flexibility whilst ensuring effective project delivery
  • Have the flexibility of working from home, office and site?
  • Pension matched by employer up to 7%
  • The opportunity to fast track your way towards chartership
  • Have the opportunity to see your designs brought to life?
  • Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
  • Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
  • Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
  • A secure multi-million pound and multi-year programme of work
  • Fast track your Chartership and attain a clear route for career progression?
  • Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

  • mott macdonald bentley are not offering skilled worker visa sponsorship.
  • candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship are welcome.

Security clearance

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Company

Overview

£500m Revenues
Annual Revenue
The company contributes significantly to the wider group's annual revenue, exceeding £500 million.
£800k Daily Work
Daily Output
The company handles over £800,000 of work daily, showcasing its operational scale.
15 Years Collaboration
Longstanding Partnership
The company maintained a 15-year collaboration before joining the Mott MacDonald Group in 2014.
Eight Companies
Major Clients
The company delivers high-volume capital programmes for eight major UK water companies.
  • Adopts advanced technology like AI-powered 360° reality capture (OpenSpace) for site efficiency.
  • Grew from its first Yorkshire Water AMP3 project into a national water-sector delivery partner.
  • Handles full project lifecycle: feasibility, design, construction and commissioning of water infrastructure.
  • Keeps a tight-knit, co‑located delivery model to foster collaboration with clients and supply chains.

Culture + Values

  • We are trusted to deliver excellence, with integrity and collaboration.
  • We are passionate about delivering for our clients, working to create a positive impact for the communities we serve.
  • We value the strength of diversity and inclusivity in every aspect of our work.
  • We embrace innovation, continuously seeking better ways of delivering solutions.
  • We are committed to safety, ensuring we protect the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities we serve.
  • We aim to work in partnership with clients and stakeholders to create sustainable, future-ready solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

2050
Net Zero Commitment
The company is dedicated to achieving net zero emissions by this year as part of its long-term sustainability goals.
  • Focused on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in projects.
  • Embraces circular economy principles, including minimizing waste and promoting reuse and recycling.
  • Sustainable infrastructure solutions are central to design and delivery processes.
  • Aims to be a leader in sustainable design, delivering projects with long-term, positive environmental impacts.

Inclusion & Diversity

  • Offers equality of opportunity for all employees.
  • Supports women in engineering with initiatives to increase female representation.
  • Leadership roles are held by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Recruitment and development practices focus on attracting and nurturing talent from underrepresented groups in engineering and construction.
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