Senior Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions matching (4.5%–7

Annual bonus schemes

Professional subscriptions paid

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a team delivering major water and wastewater schemes across Scotland. The role requires a Degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status, with a track record of delivering high-quality outputs in design, quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams, engage with clients and act as a technical checker across project documents, while mentoring the civil

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support and guidance, ensuring designs are fit for purpose and compliant with legislation and standards.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, safe solutions across design, construction and beyond.
• Engage positively with the client, managing relations and adopting a one-team approach.
• Manage interfaces and integration of civil design with other disciplines and produce documentation.
• Act as technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, including standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability and integration with existing systems.
• Support the civil engineering team through coaching and mentoring and help identify the right resources for projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business that delivers award‑winning water and wastewater schemes from feasibility to construction. The Senior Civil Engineer will join a team working on major water and wastewater schemes across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support and guidance, ensuring designs are fit for purpose and comply with legislation and standards.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Engage positively with the client, managing relations and adopting a one‑team approach.
• Manage interfaces and integration of the civil design with other disciplines and produce documentation.
• Act as technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, including standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability and integration with existing systems.
• Support the civil engineering team through coaching and mentoring and help identify the right resources for projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Experience delivering high‑quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical problem‑solving approach.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the operational region.

What’s in it for you

Financial wellbeing

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus schemes reflecting business success.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

• Minimum 33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays, with flexible benefits for buy, sell and carry‑over.
• Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.
• Enhanced family and carers leave, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and the option for shared parental leave.
• Additional paid leave days for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

Structured development schemes support your journey towards professional chartership, including fast‑tracked reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.

Visa Sponsorship

We do not currently offer sponsorship for candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applicants who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Equal Opportunities

Mott MacDonald Bentley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is committed to a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, can thrive and is treated with respect. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. For more information see our Equal Opportunities Policy: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.