Civil Engineer

JN Bentley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Civil Engineer to join our UK water projects portfolio. You’ll contribute to feasibility, design, construction and commissioning to improve water treatment and protect communities.

You will work within the AMP8 framework with United Utilities experience, and pursue chartership while benefiting from professional development, flexibility and collaborative teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions
• Considering whole-life carbon and circular economy within designs to produce sustainable solutions
• Undertaking site and asset surveys to inform design requirements
• Coordinate with project team and specialists including Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Geotechnical and Structural designers
• Ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications
• Manage interfaces and integration of civil design with other disciplines
• Engage with client, maintaining relationships and a one-team approach to support aims

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

IEng/CEng progression

Willingness to travel

Effective stakeholder communication

Job description

Internal applicants are 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.

We have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters.

As a Civil Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

The Role Of a Civil Engineer

• 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
• Coordinate with the project team and specialists including Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Geotechnical and Structural designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications.
• Manage the interfaces and integration of the civil design with that of other disciplines.
• Positively engage 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

Benefits

Financial well-being

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including 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 our 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 for shared 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, employees are fast‑tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from 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 as 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.