Structural Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Structural Engineer in Sunderland to work on major water and wastewater schemes across the North East. You will deliver structural designs from concept through construction, review calculations, and ensure compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor graduates and engineers. The role is part-time and permanent, based in Sunderland (DH4 5QY), with flexible working patterns and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience with water or wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review designs for schemes and ensure designs meet current legislation and standards.
• Prepare detailed structural calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Conduct site inspections and assess existing structures for repair or replacement.
• Produce and review technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities and tender evaluation.
• Understand and apply design standards with knowledge of client and industry norms.
• Mentor graduates and engineers to develop skills and knowledge.

Skills

Structural design

Site inspections

Technical reviews

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Eurocodes

British Standards

Job description

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 MacDonaldMott 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 & InclusionA 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 here: 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 such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion

Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Internal applicates are welcome.

Work Pattern: Full time or part time

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. Working for MMB, 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, MMB cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

We joined a new partnership in Northumbrian Water’s new Living Water Enterprise, an innovative vehicle developed to deliver large scale construction programmes in AMP8 and beyond, supporting a £3.6bn workload.

Northumbrian Water supplies water and sewerage services to just under 4.4 million people and has worked closely with MMB and JN Bentley since 2001. In this time, the companies have delivered hundreds of engineering and construction projects together. This new contract will extend the relationship to at least 2030 and see MMB – which harnesses the contracting strength of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald

- undertake treatment projects across the North East.

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

Structural Engineer

Company: Mott MacDonald
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Part-time
Location: Sunderland, DH4 5QY
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 2 Nov 2026
Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

As a Structural Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing designs for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Preparing detailed structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conducting site inspections and assessing existing structures for repair and/or replacement
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and industry standards.
• Be able to appropriately challenge Client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools.
• Acting as technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.
• Managing the interfaces and integration of the design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation.
• Able to actively seek input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit for purpose solutions.
• Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.
• Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems.

Candidate requirements:

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with water, or wastewater, non-infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes, British Standards)
• Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.

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.

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