Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Design & Build

JN Bentley; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match 4.5–7%

Annual bonus schemes

Professional subscription costs

33 days holiday (incl. PH)

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Civil Engineer to shape designs from concept through to commissioning on major water projects in the UK. You will work across feasibility, design and construction phases, ensuring alignments with client standards and safety requirements.

You will mentor graduates and engineers, engage with clients, and support site teams to deliver robust, buildable solutions on schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Working towards Chartered/Incorporated status with a recognised Institution.
• Experience with water or wastewater projects, or infrastructure.
• Delivery of high‑quality outputs meeting design, quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical approach to problem solving and proactive delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review designs for schemes ensuring they meet legislation and standards.
• Produce and review technical specifications and procurement documents.
• Act as technical checker and perform design reviews across teams.
• Manage interfaces between design and other disciplines; produce documentation.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Proactive

Pragmatic

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status in progress

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Civil Engineer to shape designs from concept through to commissioning on major water projects in the UK. You will work across feasibility, design and construction phases, ensuring alignments with client standards and safety requirements.

You will mentor graduates and engineers, engage with clients, and support site teams to deliver robust, buildable solutions on schedule.