Project Design Engineer Civil

MOTT MACDONALD; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual bonus scheme

Access to private medical insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Design Engineer Civil in Exeter to lead the design of impactful water and wastewater projects. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure designs meet quality standards, and support professional development through mentorship and structured schemes. A degree in Civil Engineering and relevant design experience are essential for this role, which offers flexibility and comprehensive benefits, including competitive pension contributions and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering is essential.
• Experience with design and construction in water or wastewater projects.
• Membership of a recognized Engineering Institution is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from outline to completion.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior team members in design tasks.

Skills

Design experience of water or wastewater projects

Knowledge of CDM 2015 Designer duties

Accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Membership of a recognised Engineering Institution

Education

Accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Design Engineer Civil • Exeter, England, UK

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is a joint‑venture design‑and‑build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley. MMB delivers award‑winning projects, including the new South West Water AMP8 contract, a multi‑million‑pound, five‑year project delivering water and wastewater services to 1.8 million customers across Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly, Dorset and Somerset.

Do you want to:

• Be part of a unique and dynamic design‑and‑build environment
• Manage the design of water and wastewater projects
• Fast‑track your chartership and attain a clear route to career progression
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary project team that supports your personal and professional development
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, office or site
• See your designs brought to life

What does a Project Design Engineer – Civil do day to day:

• Work as part of a project triangle alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to integrate technical constructability and commercial aspects throughout the project
• Lead the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from initial outline to detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover
• Coordinate the project team—including civil, electrical, mechanical, process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists—to ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards
• Undertake design work in your own discipline and mentor less experienced colleagues where appropriate
• Build positive relationships with client operational and technical assurance teams, promoting a one‑team approach

What you’ll need:

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering
• Incumbent Member of a recognised Engineering Institution
• Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects
• Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015

Benefits:

Financial wellbeing

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %
• Annual bonus scheme
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs

Health and wellbeing

• 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
• Flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace
• Participation in a wide range of employee networks, including LGBTQ, disability and parents/carers communities

Enhanced family and carers leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
• Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and the possibility of shared parental leave
• Up to two paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities

Learning and development

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

Equal Opportunities

Mott MacDonald and MMB welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, can thrive and is treated with respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy and request adjustments during the application process.

Location: Exeter, England, UK
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Vacancy: 1