Senior Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus schemes

33 days holiday

Professional development programs

Health Insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB in Shifnal is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to play a crucial role in water and wastewater projects. You will be responsible for design support, collaboration with various teams, and ensuring financial and operational success. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant chartership, alongside experience in delivering safety-compliant outputs. Joining us means enjoying 33 days of holiday, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to your professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Experience in delivering high-quality outputs per design and safety standards.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with teams to develop practical and safe solutions.
• Engage with clients to manage relationships.
• Perform technical checks and reviews on project documents.
• Identify improvements to delivery processes.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Water/Wastewater Experience

Chartership (CEng)

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Internal Applicants 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.

At Mott MacDonald Bentley, 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 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 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 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
• 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

• 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.