Civil Engineer

Equity & Inclusiona Mott Macdonald Bentley; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible working

Support for chartership & development

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Civil Engineer to shape civil functions across project lifecycles from concept through commissioning. You will prepare and review designs, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with teams to deliver safe, practical solutions.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and a proactive, pragmatic approach, with a willingness to travel and a valid driving licence. You will mentor graduates and work closely with commercial and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Working towards Chartered/Incorporated membership of a professional institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE).
• Experience with water or wastewater projects; non-infrastructure or infrastructure is acceptable.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs meeting design, quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review designs for schemes ensuring fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Produce and review technical specifications and procurement schedules.
• Challenge client specifications and defend solutions to complex problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery with standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
• Act as technical checker and perform reviews across projects.

Skills

Design review

Client liaison

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

You will work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our 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 will play a pivotal role in shaping the civil functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all civil aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The role of a Civil Engineer includes:

• Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and industry standards.
• Be able to appropriately challenge Client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
• Acting as technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.
• Managing the interfaces and integration of the design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation.
• Able to actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit for purpose solutions.
• Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.

Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications

• Working towards being Chartered/Incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach.
• Proficient in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing your time efficiently.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott 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 our 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 & InclusionA 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., 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. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mottmacdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth., After securing our first framework with DCC at the beginning of AMP6, our presence in Wales has grown significantly, directly employing over 270 colleagues in the country across all roles, from frontline construction to design and management positions.

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.