Senior Civil Engineer in Leeds, gb

Energy Jobline ATTB; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension match

Annual bonus schemes

Professional subscription fees

33 days holiday including statutory

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to work on major water and wastewater schemes from feasibility to construction. You will shape civil design across lifecycle, ensuring designs meet current standards and integrate with other disciplines.

You will collaborate with commercial, operations and construction teams, coach engineers and support development toward chartership, with travel across sites within your region. The role emphasizes safety, quality and delivery.

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.
• Water/wastewater experience required.

Responsibilities

• Providing design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Working closely with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions during design, construction and beyond.
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to support their aims.
• Managing interfaces and integration of the civil design with 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Internal applicants welcomeMott 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 working with Yorkshire Water since MMB's creation in 1999, delivering a huge variety of projects

• from restoring and upgrading picturesque reservoirs, to installing the latest technology to provide clean drinking water or treat sewerage to protect rivers
• we've done it all.

We have several frameworks with Yorkshire Water and remain a delivery partner into AMP8, keeping our team of over 300 people busy for years to come.

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.

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.

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 as 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.

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 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 to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

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 , Equity & here: .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.

You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, and Mott MacDonaldAgile working

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