Project Design Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%

Minimum of 33 days holiday per year

Annual bonus scheme

Access to private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB is seeking a Project Design Engineer in Bristol, UK. The role involves managing water and wastewater projects while leading a multi-disciplinary project team. Candidates need an accredited engineering degree and experience with outline and detailed designs. The position provides opportunities for fast-tracking chartership, flexible working arrangements, and numerous benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Ability to coordinate with civil, electrical, mechanical, and process designers.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the outline and detailed design lifecycle.
• Lead the design of treatment or infrastructure projects.
• Build positive relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects

Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015

Education

Accredited Degree in Engineering – Civil, Mechanical, Process or Electrical

Incorporated Member of an Engineering Institution

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. MMB has been named a capital delivery partner on two multi‑million‑pound ‘lots’ that will see the company deliver projects across the region through to 2030 – with the potential for a five‑year extension into AMP9 thereafter.

Wessex Water serves 2.9 million customers with water and sewerage services across the south west of England. Set for record investment in AMP8 – more than double that of AMP7 – MMB will bring its strong track record of innovation and direct delivery to drive a programme of work. Locations include Bournemouth, Poole and South Dorset area.

The Project Design Engineer role

The Project Design Engineer role combines elements of both traditional Project Management and Design Engineering, managing projects through the outline and detailed design lifecycle, supported by multi-disciplinary teams.

Do you want to:

• Be part of a unique and dynamic Design‑and‑Build environment?
• Project manage the design of water and wastewater projects?
• Fast‑track your chartership and attain a clear route for career progression?
• Be a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, supporting both your own and the team's personal and professional development?
• Have the flexibility of working from home, office and site?
• Have the opportunity to see your designs brought to life?

What does a Project Design Engineer do day to day?

• Work as part of a “project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
• Lead the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from the initial outline through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate 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 quality defined by each framework and industry specifications.
• Undertake design in own discipline and mentor less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with the client’s project, operational and technical assurance teams and promote a “one‑team” approach.

What you’ll need

• Accredited Degree in Engineering – Civil, Mechanical, Process or Electrical.
• Incorporated Member of an Engineering Institution.
• Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

Benefits

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus scheme and payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with flexibility to buy, sell or carry over annual leave.
• Access to life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
• Enhanced family leave policies including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and optional shared parental leave.
• Up to two paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities.
• Learning and development opportunities with structured schemes, mentorship, and tailored training towards professional chartership.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mott MacDonald Bentley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. We provide barrier‑free recruitment practices, adjustments during the job application process and throughout future careers. For more information on our Equal Opportunities Policy, please visit: Equality, diversity and inclusion – Mott MacDonald.

Recruitment information

Recruiter Contact: [e-mail]

Location: Bristol, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 14691