Senior Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB

West of England

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley, based in Bristol, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design across water and wastewater schemes from feasibility to construction. You will ensure designs meet standards and collaborate with commercial, operations and construction teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, CEng chartership, and experience delivering quality outputs. Travel to sites within the region and driving licence are expected.

Qualifications

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.

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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CEng chartership

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.

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.

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 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.

Other Information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.

We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley 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.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

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 recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Location(s):

Bristol, GB

Contract Type:

Permanent

Work Pattern:

Full Time

Market:

Water

Discipline:

Civil