Mechanical Engineer

Equity & Inclusiona Mott Macdonald Bentley; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial wellbeing

Pension contributions match 4.5%–7%

Annual bonus schemes

Health and wellbeing

33 days holiday (incl. public holidays

Flexible working

Learning and development

Job summary

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Mott MacDonald Bentley leads mechanical design for water and wastewater schemes from feasibility to handover, driving quality and safety across all project phases.

You will work with Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers to ensure on-programme delivery within budget and quality. You’ll mentor engineers and collaborate with commercial, operations and construction teams to deliver safe, practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant engineering institution.
• Experience delivering high-quality outputs in line with design, quality and safety standards.
• Willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and related projects through design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers and ensure designs meet programme, budget and quality standards.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop safe, practical solutions throughout design, construction and beyond.
• Engage with the client to manage relationships and support their aims with a one-team approach.
• Support the development of the mechanical engineering team, mentoring engineers and identifying resource needs for projects.

Skills

Water/wastewater experience

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

CEng Chartered Engineer

Job description

Lead 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.

Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects.

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.

Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.

A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

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 MacDonaldMott 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 & InclusionA 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.,

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.

Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction.

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 secured our first contract with Severn Trent at the beginning of AMP5 in 2009. Two AMPs later and Severn Trent has grown to become our largest client in terms of turnover. We've laid strong roots in the area, working from offices at Shifnal in the West Midlands, but delivering work across the Severn Trent patch. 420 colleagues are based in the region, in all roles from frontline construction to commercial management, operations to design. Our current AMP7 frameworks have been rolled over into AMP8 (to 2030), securing our place in the region for many years to come.

As a Senior 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.

Water/wastewater experience required.

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