Senior Civil Engineer

JN Bentley; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a leading design and build business delivering major water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will work across feasibility to construction, helping deliver schemes around Bournemouth, Poole and South Dorset, with potential AMP9 extension.

The role involves mentoring engineers and driving innovative design solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The Senior Civil Engineer will ensure designs meet current standards, liaise with clients, and lead

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) with strong design experience.
• CEng accreditation or equivalent Chartered status.
• Experience delivering high-quality outputs to design, quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication with team and stakeholders.
• Methodical problem solving and travel to sites across the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support and ensure designs are fit for purpose and compliant with standards.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop practical, safe solutions.
• Engage with clients and manage relationships with a one-team approach.
• Coordinate civil design interfaces with other disciplines and produce documentation.
• Act as technical checker and conduct reviews across projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery through standard designs and digital tools.
• Conduct site reviews to validate buildability and integration with existing systems.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and assign suitable project resources.

Skills

Civil design

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Site visits

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

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. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley 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 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. We will be delivering schemes located around Bournemouth, Poole and South Dorset area.

The Role Of a Senior Civil Engineer Includes

• Providing design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
• Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims
• Managing the interfaces and integration of the civil design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation
• Acting as technical checker on project documents, and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools
• Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems
• Supporting the development of the civil engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution
• Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
• Water/wastewater experience required

What’s in it for you

Financial wellbeing

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

• A 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.
• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
• Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

• MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast‑tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.

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 the changes made 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.