Senior Civil Engineer

JN Bentley; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match

Bonus schemes

Professional subscription fees

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Health screening

Flexible working

Employee networks

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to shape civil functions across projects from feasibility to construction in the North East. You will design, review and integrate civil elements, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance through all stages and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Join a joint venture delivering large-scale water and wastewater schemes, with opportunities for professional chartership, mentoring, and a strong focus on development,

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Experience of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 engaging 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 a 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 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartership (CEng)

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 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.

We joined a new partnership in Northumbrian Water’s new Living Water Enterprise, an innovative vehicle developed to deliver large‑scale construction programmes in AMP8 and beyond, supporting a £3.6bn workload.

Northumbrian Water supplies water and sewerage services to just under 4.4 million people and has worked closely with MMB and JN Bentley since 2001. In this time, the companies have delivered hundreds of engineering and construction projects together. This new contract will extend the relationship to at least 2030 and see MMB – which harnesses the contracting strength of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald – undertake treatment projects across the North East.

As a Senior Civil Engineer you’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities – enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the civil functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all civil aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The Role of a Senior Civil Engineer

• 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 engaging 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 a 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 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

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 is 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

We are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of 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.