Civil Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is hiring a Civil Engineer to join the North East UK water sector projects. You will contribute to feasibility, design, construction and commissioning across multi-disciplinary teams in a joint venture setting with JN Bentley.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering, and working towards IEng/CEng with the relevant institution. A driving licence and willingness to travel to sites are essential; a strong commitment to collaboration and sustainable design is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Working towards IEng/CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Preparing outline and detailed civil engineering designs and calculations including aspects of civil, hydraulic and structural design
• Producing technical and commercial specifications, including design reports and schedules
• Developing and marking up models and drawings
• Coordinating with project team and specialists to deliver designs on programme and within budget
• Engaging with client to support project aims and maintain a one-team approach
• Considering whole-life carbon and circular economy within designs for sustainable solutions

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

IEng / CEng pursuit

Job description

Civil Engineer

Company: Mott MacDonald Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: Durham, DH4 5QY Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Aug 2026 Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

Summary

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.

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.

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Internal applicants 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. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, 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, 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 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.

As a Civil 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing outline and detailed civil engineering designs and calculations including aspects of civil, hydraulic and structural design


• Producing technical and commercial specifications, including design reports and schedules


• Developing and marking up models and drawings


• Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction, commissioning and operation of the assets


• Considering aspects such as whole-life carbon and circular economy within designs to produce sustainable solutions


• Undertaking site and asset surveys to inform design requirements


• Coordinate with the project team and specialists including Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Geotechnical and Structural designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications.


• Manage the interfaces and integration of the civil design with that of other disciplines.


• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.

What you’ll need

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field


• Working towards IEng / CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution


• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders


• Methodical approach to problem solving


• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

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.

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