Civil Engineer Project Leader

Mott MacDonald; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Senior Civil Engineer specializing in dams and river engineering. This exciting role involves leading the design and delivery of crucial water infrastructure projects while mentoring junior engineers. You will work in a flexible environment that values innovation and collaboration, contributing to projects that significantly impact communities. Join a company committed to excellence and digital innovation, where your skills and enthusiasm will be appreciated, and your career can thrive. If you are passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employer Matched Pension up to 7%

Annual Leave Options

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Membership Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Interest-Free Season Ticket Loans

Discounted Dining Cards

Qualifications

• Proven track record in dams, reservoirs, hydropower, and river engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated member of ICE or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering for dams and reservoirs, ensuring project delivery.
• Mentor and support team members in their professional development.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Dams and Reservoir Engineering

Hydraulic Structures

Geotechnical Engineering

Risk Assessment

Mentoring

Continuous Improvement

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Member of ICE

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil Design Software

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald. We are seeking a proactive Senior Civil Engineer to support us delivering work for one of the UK’s largest water and wastewater companies, Severn Trent.

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer specialising in dams and/or river engineering who will lead, support and mentor during the design of our dams and reservoir programme of works. You will support through outline and detailed design, site support and handover, including hydraulics, structures and temporary works.

As a Senior Civil Engineer your duties will include:

1. Support our Project Team by leading the Civil engineering associated with Dams and Reservoirs, harnessing our existing expertise in geotechnical engineering, dam foundation analysis, risk assessment and breach analysis, hydraulic structures, dam body analysis and collaborating with our specialists in hydrology, hydropower, water transfers, environment, planning and beyond.
2. Driving knowledge-sharing and innovation through training and empowering others.
3. Mentoring and developing others, providing guidance to support their professional development.
4. Use of software packages for carrying out civil design calculations.
5. Driving continuous improvement in project delivery.
6. Understanding of designer’s responsibilities under CDM.
7. Some experience of site an advantage.

Candidate Specification:

1. Chartered or Incorporated member of ICE or working at this level.
2. Civil Engineer with proven track record of experience in dams, reservoirs, hydropower, hydraulic structures and/or river engineering.

Our office in Shifnal (West Midlands) will be the principal place of work, however we are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, so if you are excited about the role please get in touch anyway; potential and transferable skills can be just as important. Your attitude and motivation are as important as your technical skills!

What we can offer:

1. At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience.
2. Pension matched by employer up to 7%.
3. Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave.
4. Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
5. 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave.
6. Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
7. Gym Membership discounts UK wide.
8. Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available.

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 differences and striving to meet their needs.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible.

Agile working

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