Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Annual bonus schemes

Payment of professional subscription

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture delivering integrated design and build services for water projects across the UK. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will drive the mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure from concept through commissioning, ensuring integration with electrical, civil, geotech and process disciplines.

You will coordinate with project teams to meet programme, budget and quality targets while developing practical and safe solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills with team members and stakeholders; methodical problem solving
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your region
• Water/wastewater experience is required

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and related projects through outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover
• Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers to deliver on programme and budget
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction Teams to develop practical, safe solutions across design stages
• Engage with clients to manage relationships and support a one-team approach
• Mentor and develop the mechanical engineering team and allocate resources effectively

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Internal applications 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. 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 have secured a new framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water that will last up to eight years, this will see MMB tackle projects across the DCC region covering both clean and wastewater treatment sites, as well as below ground assets, reservoirs and nature-based solutions.

After securing our first framework with DCC at the beginning of AMP6, our presence in Wales has grown significantly, directly employing over 270 colleagues in the country across all roles, from frontline construction to design and management positions.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all mechanical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

The role of a Senior Mechanical Engineer includes:

• Lead the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover, including, but not limited to, P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, defining safe access and lifting arrangements, above ground pipework layouts, etc.
• Coordinate with the project team comprising of Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications.
• 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.
• Supporting the development of the mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholdersMethodical 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.

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.

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.

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.

Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

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):

Bodelwyddan, GB Newport, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Water

Job Ref: 13558