Senior Pipeline Infrastructure Engineer - @One Alliance

Mott MacDonald; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Pipeline Infrastructure Engineer to provide technical leadership on clean water and recycling projects. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, mentoring junior staff, and driving innovation. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and relevant design experience. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Career and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in infrastructure design is needed.
• Significant design experience in sewerage systems and pipelines.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and reinforced concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review of design deliverables ensuring compliance.
• Provide specialist input into infrastructure design.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional growth.

Skills

Infrastructure design expertise

Civil engineering knowledge

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Innovation in sustainable practices

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

This role is for a Senior Pipeline Infrastructure Engineer working within the Anglian Water @One Alliance. You’ll provide technical leadership, guidance, and assurance on both clean water and water recycling infrastructure projects, acting as a technical expert in pipeline engineering, reviewing and approving designs to ensure they are fit for purpose, compliant with legislation, and aligned with the @One Alliance’s standards. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation to support AMP8 outcomes.

As part of Anglian Water’s @One Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water, with a £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8 to revolutionise infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the review and acceptance of design deliverables, including drawings, models, and calculations, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with technical standards.
• Provide specialist input into the design of trunk mains, pressurised and gravity sewers, pumping stations, and associated civil and hydraulic structures.
• Support programme delivery by coordinating with Project Design Managers, Principal Infrastructure Engineers, and construction teams.
• Contribute to CDM and commissioning strategy meetings, ensuring health, safety, and welfare are prioritised in design.
• Offer technical expertise in responding to construction queries and design changes.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and digital design practices to enhance performance and reduce carbon.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering best practice and professional development across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solutions.

About You

• We’re seeking a highly motivated civil or pipeline engineer with proven expertise in infrastructure design.
• A degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Significant design experience in sewerage systems, trunk water mains, pressurised and gravity pipelines, and associated civil/hydraulic works.
• Strong understanding of pipe materials, hydraulics, pump stations, reinforced concrete structures, and pipeline protection methods.
• Knowledge of inter-related engineering disciplines and experience of working within a Design & Build environment.
• Proven ability to lead technical reviews, manage risk in design, and ensure CDM compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• A track record of mentoring and supporting engineers in their professional growth.
• A commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering solutions that protect and enhance the environment.

Depending on your skills, experience, and interests, you could be aligned to one of our four business units:

• Place Based Thinking
• Water
• Water Recycling (East and West)

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

What can we offer at MMB

• You will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience.
• Core benefits include: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over.
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee / 10% employer.
• Life assurance of 4 x salary.
• Income protection.
• Private medical insurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Car allowance.
• Annual professional institution subscription costs.
• Career and professional development opportunities.

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: 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 [e-mail] to discuss any adjustments we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald.