Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB

Exeter

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching between 4.5% and 7%

Annual bonus schemes

Health insurance options

Job summary

A leading engineering and design company in Exeter is seeking a Civil Engineer to prepare detailed designs and specifications. You will collaborate closely with commercial and operational teams, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering, is working towards IEng/CEng, and is ready to travel. This role provides excellent professional development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Working towards IEng/CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution.
Valid driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Prepare civil engineering designs and calculations.
Produce technical and commercial specifications.
Develop and mark up models and drawings.
Coordinate with project team and specialists.

Skills

Communication with team members

Problem-solving approach

Ability to collaborate

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Internal applicants welcome

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award‑winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

In November 2023, MMB secured its first ever framework with South West Water, the company responsible for the water and wastewater services of 1.8 million customers in Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset. The multi‑million‑pound AMP8 contract runs for five years to 2029 – with the potential for a further five‑year extension – and sees us bring our track record of innovative project delivery to the south‑west of England for the very first time.

What you’ll do

Preparing outline and detailed civil engineering designs and calculations, including aspects of civil, hydraulic and structural design.
Producing technical and commercial specifications, including design reports and schedules.
Developing and marking up models and drawings.
Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction, commissioning and operation of the assets.
Considering aspects such as whole‑life carbon and circular economy within designs to produce sustainable solutions.
Undertaking site and asset surveys to inform design requirements.
Co‑ordinating with the project team and specialists including Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Geotechnical and Structural designers and ensuring designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications.
Managing the interfaces and integration of the civil design with that of other disciplines.
Positively engaging with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.

What you’ll need

Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
Working towards IEng/CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Methodical approach to problem solving.
A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

What’s in it for you

Financial wellbeing

MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %.
As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all colleagues through our annual bonus schemes.
Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
Access to life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave

Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option to share parental leave.
Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership, from day one fast‑tracking towards chartership reviews and providing mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.

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

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them through comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive and is treated with respect. Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion – Mott MacDonald.

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Location(s)

Exeter, GB

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Market

Water

Discipline

Civil