Lead Civil Engineer — Water & Wastewater Innovation

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched by employer

Life assurance / Private Medical

25 weeks maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil design across major water and wastewater schemes in Scotland. You will drive design integrity from feasibility to commissioning and collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to deliver safe, compliant solutions.

You will oversee multi-project delivery, mentor engineers, and ensure designs meet current standards while supporting client objectives and site integration across Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering including hydraulic and concrete structure design.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, planning, and execution of civil engineering on projects.
• Provide design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Work closely with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Positively engage 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.

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CEng Chartership

Tools

Civil engineering software

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil design across major water and wastewater schemes in Scotland. You will drive design integrity from feasibility to commissioning and collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to deliver safe, compliant solutions.

You will oversee multi-project delivery, mentor engineers, and ensure designs meet current standards while supporting client objectives and site integration across Glasgow and Edinburgh.