Senior Water Civil Engineer – Design & Delivery

Mott MacDonald Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits package

Pension contributions

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Water to join our Water Utilities Division in the UK (Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle). This design-focused role supports outline and detailed design for water and wastewater projects across major UK water frameworks.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, deliver design drawings and calculations, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients and contractors to ensure practical, buildable solutions.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or other relevant degree.
• Chartered or near chartered status (ICE or equivalent).
• Water and/or wastewater engineering OR infrastructure engineering design experience, ideally including outline and detailed design deliverables.
• Experience preparing or reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports or design submissions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Proactive approach, with the ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work collaboratively across design teams.
• Awareness of construction issues affecting design and being confident in developing solutions in collaboration with Client delivery partners.
• Knowledge of CDM and especially duties of Designers and Principal Designers.
• Knowledge of contractual arrangements and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Delivering outline and detailed civil engineering design for water and wastewater projects, with a main focus on United Utilities and other UK water clients
• Preparing and coordinating design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, schedules, technical reports and design submissions
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including hydraulic, process, mechanical, electrical, environmental and construction specialists
• Managing design interfaces, resolving technical issues and helping ensure designs are practical, safe, buildable and efficient
• Supporting technical assurance, including checking and reviewing design information in line with project and client requirements
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians, helping them develop their technical capability
• Engaging confidently with clients, contractors and stakeholders to support successful project delivery and build strong working relationships

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Proactive and collaborative

Design problem solving

Client engagement

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered or near Chartered (ICE or equivalent)

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Water to join our Water Utilities Division in the UK (Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle). This design-focused role supports outline and detailed design for water and wastewater projects across major UK water frameworks.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, deliver design drawings and calculations, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients and contractors to ensure practical, buildable solutions.