Project Leader

Mott MacDonald; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in Bristol seeks a Project Leader to contribute to impactful water and wastewater projects. The role combines project management and design engineering, requiring a degree in engineering and team leadership. Responsibilities include leading project design, coordinating teams, and client relationship management. Competitive salary and benefits offered including pension and health insurance.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Health Screening options

Gym Membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Interest free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Working towards professional qualification is preferred.
• A valid driving license and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a project triangle with Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
• Lead the design of treatment or infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate the project team and ensure timely design completion.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with clients.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Team leadership

Client relationship management

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. The role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture with both 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 are committed to respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values are progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we invest in them through 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 & Inclusion A 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. Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion. Agile working We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. #LI-MMB

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. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, MMB cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. 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 a potential 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, MMB will bring its track record of innovation and direct-delivery to drive a programme of work to improve water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater networks, storm overflows, flooding resilience, and bioresources.

Role summary

As a 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 needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You will work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. This role combines elements of both traditional Project Management and Design Engineering, creating a unique work environment where you can thrive personally and professionally, accelerating your journey to chartership or developing cross-discipline expertise.

The role of a Project Leader

• Working as part of a “project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
• Leading the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from the 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 and ensuring designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications.
• Undertaking design in your own discipline and mentoring less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
• Building positive relationships with the clients’ 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 we can offer

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

• 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

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 continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.