Lead Design Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Design Engineer, where you will manage innovative wastewater treatment projects. In this dynamic role, you will lead a talented design team, ensuring successful project delivery while fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on sustainability and excellence, you will have the opportunity to enhance your technical and managerial skills, contributing to significant projects that improve community water services. This position offers a blend of creative challenge and professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering and environmental solutions.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Health Screening options

26 weeks maternity leave

Enhanced paternity and adoption leave

Gym Membership discounts UK wide

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in clean water treatment or dams & reservoir design is essential.
• Strong technical skills to develop affordable and low carbon solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams for wastewater treatment projects.
• Manage project delivery from design through to construction completion.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Design Skills

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Design Engineer

Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Job description

As Lead Design Engineer for Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), you will be working in a creative and challenging environment, managing a range of projects within the wastewater treatment programme of works. Responsible for the successful delivery of projects and programmes of work, you will co-ordinate multi-disciplinary project teams throughout design through to completion of construction and hand back to the client.

Our framework programme strives to improve clean and wastewater services across the Severn Trent region, as well as improving the environment and providing sustainable and innovative solutions. This appointment gives us direct allocation to a multimillion-pound programme of water and wastewater non-infrastructure and infrastructure projects.

A day in the life of a Lead Design Engineer will include:

• Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects/programme.
• Develop and lead your design team to successfully deliver projects, creating a positive environment where staff are engaged and empowered to reach their potential.
• Undertake line management for multiple staff (typically 4-6), including being responsible for their wellbeing and development.
• Have strong technical skills to lead the development of affordable and low carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks.
• Deliver detailed design to meet construction needs and client acceptance, including managing cost and programme.
• Drive an excellence culture in your team, including supporting the Design Manager to recruit and address competency gaps.

This is an established framework for MMB and we are seeking best for task candidates, supported by agile working. You will have the opportunity to be involved in further developing relationships with the client, growing your professional network, and contributing to the way we deliver. This role will also provide you with the opportunity to further develop your technical and management skills, with excellent long-term potential to advance your career.

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.

Candidate Specification:

• Qualified design engineer (preferably Chartered or working towards Chartership).
• Experience in either clean water treatment or dams & reservoir design.

What we can offer:

At Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will be offered a competitive salary commensurate with 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 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 the 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 differences 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 generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald.

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