Project Design Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Match employee pension contributions 4.5%–7%

Annual bonus schemes

Payment of professional institution subscriptions

Minimum of 33 days holiday per year

Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced family leave benefits

Structured learning and development programmes

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB is seeking a Project Engineer in Newport, England, to lead the design of water and wastewater treatment projects. The candidate must have an accredited engineering degree and experience in project design. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff, along with fostering client relationships. The role offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits like enhanced family leave and a strong commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have an accredited degree in engineering.
• Experience in outline and detailed design of water or wastewater projects is essential.
• Incorporated membership in an engineering institution is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to manage project aspects.
• Lead design projects from outline to detailed stages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Mentor junior colleagues in their professional development.

Skills

Outline and detailed design of water or wastewater projects

Knowledge of CDM 2015 duties

Mentoring less experienced colleagues

Building client relationships

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.

This role delivers water and wastewater treatment projects across the DCC region, working from outline to detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a project triangle alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure technical, constructability and commercial aspects are considered throughout.
• Lead the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from initial outline to detailed design, through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate a multidisciplinary project team (civil, electrical, mechanical, process designers, BIM modelers, technical specialists) to ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget and to required quality.
• Undertake design work 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Match employee pension contributions 4.5%–7%.
• Annual bonus schemes.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
• A minimum of 33 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays, with flexible benefits programme to buy, sell or carry over leave.
• Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements and support beyond the workplace.
• Enhanced family leave: up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, shared parental leave option, up to 2 paid additional days for carers.
• Learning and Development: structured schemes supporting professional chartership, mentorship, first‑day fast‑tracked chartership reviews, tailored training opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

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.

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 we can make.

Location & Contract

• Location: Newport, Bodelwyddan, Wales.
• Contract Type: Permanent.
• Work Pattern: Full Time.

Job Reference

• Job Ref: 14694.
• Recruiter Contact: [e-mail].