Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Wrexham is seeking a Civil Engineer to work on water and wastewater projects. You will prepare designs, produce technical specifications, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has a degree in civil engineering and experience in relevant projects. This role offers competitive compensation and various benefits including pension contributions and medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with water or wastewater projects.
• Working towards Chartered/Incorporated status.
• Ability to deliver results within short timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications.
• Managing integrations of design with other disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Job description

Overview

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and Mott MacDonald, established in 1999. The joint venture offers fully integrated design and build services, combining JN Bentley’s contracting expertise with Mott MacDonald’s design specialisms. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald and will involve working across the joint venture with colleagues from both Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit communities, from securing water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk. You will work on major water and wastewater schemes across all project phases, primarily in the UK water market, delivering feasibility, design, construction and commissioning services.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and flexible, agile working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes; ensuring designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and procurement schedules; reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards, with knowledge of client and industry standards.
• Challenging Client specifications as needed and presenting/defending 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 across teams.
• Managing interfaces and integration of the design with other disciplines; producing documentation.
• Seeking input from other engineers, specialists, clients and project teams to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Working closely with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions through design, construction and beyond.
• Supervising and mentoring graduates and engineers to develop their knowledge and skills.
• Engaging with clients to manage relationships and support them in achieving their aims.
• Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability and integration with existing systems.

What you’ll need

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Working towards Chartered/Incorporated status (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with water or wastewater, non-infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering high-quality outputs in line with design, quality and safety standards.
• Effective communication with team members and stakeholders; methodical problem solving; proactive and pragmatic approach.
• Ability to deliver results within short timeframes, prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

What we can offer

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave / Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards

Note: Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. We are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and agile working. For details on our approach, see our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Equal Opportunities policies. If you require adjustments during the application process or in the future, please contact our recruitment team.

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