Mechanical Engineer

JN Bentley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the UK water market. You will contribute to feasibility, design, construction and commissioning, shaping mechanical aspects across projects from concept to handover.

Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll ensure safe, efficient, and compliant solutions, travel to sites as required, and support chartership development through structured training and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Working towards IEng/CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders; methodical problem solving.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure through outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers to deliver on programme and budget.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop safe and practical solutions.
• Engage with clients to manage relationships and support project aims.

Skills

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

IEng/CEng towards

Communication

Travel to sites

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Working towards IEng/CEng

Job description

Internal applicants are welcome.

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.

We have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters.

As a Mechanical Engineer 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.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all mechanical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The Role Of a Mechanical Engineer Includes

• Develop the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover, including, but not limited to, P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, defining safe access and lifting arrangements, above ground pipework layouts, etc.
• Coordinate with the project team comprising of Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications.
• Working closely and collaboratively 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.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Working towards IEng / CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholdersMethodical approach to problem solving
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s in it for you:

Financial wellbeing

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
• Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

• MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.

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 future.