Civil Engineer Project Leader

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Engineer Project Leader to join their team. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects in the UK water market, enhancing the efficiency of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will lead design efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with a diverse project team. This position promises personal and professional growth, contributing to essential community projects while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Discounted dining cards

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering required.
• Working towards professional qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of treatment or infrastructure projects from outline to handover.
• Coordinate project team including civil, electrical, and mechanical designers.

Skills

Project Management

Design Engineering

Civil Engineering

BIM Coordination

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

MMB has extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years. As the largest water and wastewater provider in the UK, Thames Water serves 15 million customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. This extension will carry the current workload beyond the end of AMP8 in March 2030. We are delivering work in the Thames Valley region (extending from Cirencester in the west to the M25 and from Basingstoke in the South to Banbury in the North). This sees us undertake a varied programme of sizable projects in wastewater treatment, clean water production and Infrastructure (Water and Wastewater networks).

As a Civil Engineer Project Leader 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.

This role combines elements of both traditional Project Management and Design Engineering, creating a unique work environment where you can thrive personally and professionally, accelerating your journey to chartership or developing your cross-discipline expertise.

The role of a Civil Engineer Project Leader includes:

• Working as part of a “project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
  

• Leading the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from the initial outline to detailed design, through construction, commissioning, and handover
  

• Coordinating the project team including civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications
  

• Undertake design in own discipline and mentor less experienced colleagues where appropriate
  

• Building positive relationships with the clients’ project, operational and technical assurance teams and promote a "one-team" approach
  

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What you’ll need:

• Degree in Engineering
  

• Working towards professional qualification
  

• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
  

What we can offer:

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our 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 options
  

• 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 also available
  

**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.**

Other information

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 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 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 to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

, Equity &
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 , Equity & 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 [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, and - Mott MacDonald

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