Mechanical Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Annual bonus schemes

Health insurance

33 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Project Design Engineer in Turves Green, UK. The role involves managing design projects for water and wastewater treatment, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and supporting junior colleagues. Candidates should possess an accredited engineering degree, relevant design experience, and knowledge of engineering duties under CDM 2015. Benefits include pension matching, health insurance, and generous holiday leave. This position aims to enhance professional development and promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in outline and detailed design of water or wastewater projects.
• Incorporated Member of a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Knowledge of Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a project triangle with Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
• Lead design of water and wastewater treatment or infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate project team of civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers.

Skills

Project Management

Design Engineering

Water and Wastewater Design

Education

Accredited degree in Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business that brings together the design expertise of Mott MacDonald and the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects.

The Project Design Engineer role blends traditional Project Management and Design Engineering. You will manage projects through the outline and detailed design life cycle, supported by multi‑disciplinary teams, and support the ambition to achieve chartership or cross‑disciplinary expertise.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a "project triangle" with a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor, ensuring technical, constructability and commercial aspects are considered throughout.
• Lead the design of water and wastewater treatment or infrastructure projects from initial outline to detailed design, through construction, commissioning and hand‑over.
• Coordinate the project team of civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists, ensuring designs meet programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Mentor less‑experienced colleagues within your discipline where appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with the client’s project, operational and technical assurance teams and promote a "one‑team" approach.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Engineering – Civil, Mechanical, Process or Electrical.
• Incorporated Member of a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Experience in outline and detailed design of water or wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

What’s in it for you

Financial wellbeing

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %.
• Annual bonus schemes.
• Coverage of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the option to buy, sell or carry over leave.
• Access to Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and the option for shared parental leave.
• Up to two paid additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

• Structured development schemes supporting the journey toward professional chartership.
• Fast‑tracked chartership reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. The role will involve working across the joint venture with both Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and inclusive. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. If you require adjustments during the application process, please contact 01756 691572 or [e-mail].

Visa sponsorship

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.