Senior Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure Lead

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 7%

Annual leave enhancements

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Maternity / Paternity leave

Professional subscription

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Season ticket loans

Dining cards

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance in Peterborough. You will lead technical design across water projects, reviewing calculations and drawings while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

With a focus on low‑carbon design, modular construction, and offsite solutions, you’ll collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent).
• Preferably Chartered, or working towards Chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• Significant experience in civil design within the UK water industry.
• Experience in detail design in a design and build environment.
• Proficiency in reinforced concrete design (BS EN 1992) and water retaining structures.
• Knowledge of steel and masonry design, civil layout planning, and site infrastructure including roads and drainage.
• Experience checking designs, conducting site surveys, and working with 3D/BIM models.
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset and the ability to lead by example.
• Passion for mentoring junior staff and contributing to team success.
• CDM regulations and health, safety, and welfare requirements in design.
• Interest in digital innovation, offsite construction, and sustainable design practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on projects involving water infrastructure.
• Oversee civil engineering outputs, ensuring compliance with standards and Anglian Water specifications.
• Check and review design documentation including calculations, drawings, and 3D models.
• Manage design risks and ensure health and safety is embedded throughout the design lifecycle.
• Collaborate with BIM managers, design teams, and stakeholders to optimise project delivery.
• Mentor and coach Civil Engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share lessons learned.
• Promote low‑carbon design and sustainability in projects.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design review

Mentoring

BIM / 3D models

Regulatory compliance

Offsite construction

Sustainability

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Chartered status (ICE/IStructE)

UK water industry experience

Tools

BIM software

3D modeling tools

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance in Peterborough. You will lead technical design across water projects, reviewing calculations and drawings while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

With a focus on low‑carbon design, modular construction, and offsite solutions, you’ll collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time and within budget.