Mechanical Engineer Project Leader

Mott MacDonald; Topsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in England is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Project Leader to lead key projects in the UK water market. This role combines project management and design engineering and offers opportunities for professional growth and chartership. Candidates must have a degree in engineering and be willing to travel for site visits. The company offers competitive salary, pension matching, and various benefits including enhanced leave policies and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave

Life assurance and Health Screening options

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering required.
• Working towards professional qualification.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Leading design of treatment projects from initial design to handover.
• Coordinating project team for timely and quality completion.
• Building positive relationships with client's teams.

Skills

Project Management

Design Engineering

Team Coordination

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture between JN Bentley and Mott MacDonald, established in 1999. The role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture 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. We value progress, respect, integrity, drive and 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 comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and 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

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. If you don’t meet every requirement but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Read more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people. We are committed to barrier-free recruitment and adjustments during the application process and throughout your career. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss adjustments. Equal Opportunities Policy available here: Equality, diversity and inclusion – Mott MacDonald Bentley. Agile working: we are committed to a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision follows changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

In November 2023, MMB secured its first framework with South West Water, serving 1.8 million customers in Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset. The multi-million-pound AMP8 contract runs for five years to 2029, with potential for a further five-year extension. We will bring our track record of innovative project delivery to the south west of England for the first time.

Role Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer Project Leader you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that improve water and wastewater treatment systems and make a real difference.

This role combines elements of traditional Project Management and Design Engineering in a unique environment that supports personal and professional growth, including accelerating the journey to chartership or developing cross-discipline expertise.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a “project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure technical, constructability and commercial aspects are considered throughout project delivery.
• Leading the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from initial outline to detailed design, through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinating the project team including civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists to ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the required quality and standards.
• Undertake design in own discipline and mentor less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
• Building positive relationships with the client’s project, operational and technical assurance teams and promoting a "one-team" approach.

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What you’ll need

• Degree in Engineering.
• Working towards professional qualification.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 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.

Additional information

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 changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.