Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB

North East

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee pension contributions matched up to 7%

Annual bonus schemes

33 days holiday plus flexible leave options

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to enhance water and wastewater treatment projects. In this role, you'll ensure designs meet legislation, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support junior engineers' growth. With a commitment to diversity and flexible working, this position provides a chance for career advancement in a thriving company. The role includes responsibilities in concept design to commissioning, making a significant impact in communities across North East England.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution needed.
Experience delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
Methodical approach to problem solving essential.

Responsibilities

Provide design support and guidance for civil engineering schemes.
Work collaboratively with teams to develop safe and practical solutions.
Manage interfaces between civil design and other disciplines.
Coach and mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartership (CEng)

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. 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, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Mott MacDonald Bentley joined a new partnership in Northumbrian Water’s new Living Water Enterprise, an innovative vehicle developed to deliver large scale construction programmes in AMP8 and beyond, supporting a £3.6bn workload. Northumbrian Water supplies water and sewerage services to just under 4.4 million people and has worked closely with MMB and JN Bentley since 2001. In this time, the companies have delivered hundreds of engineering and construction projects together. This new contract will extend the relationship to at least 2030 and see MMB undertake treatment projects across the North East.

As a Senior Civil Engineer you will work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities – enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. 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.

Responsibilities

Providing design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
Positively engaging with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.
Managing the interfaces and integration of the civil design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation.
Acting as technical checker on project documents, and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.
Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems.
Supporting the development of the civil engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
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 valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

What’s in it for you

Financial Wellbeing

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 two 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.

MMott 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley 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: Durham, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 13718
Recruiter Contact: Lauren.Hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk