Civil Engineer Project Leader
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Civil Engineering
Location:
Bristol
Recruiter contact:
Internal applications are welcome
Mott Mac Donald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott Mac Donald 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.
MMB has been named a capital delivery partner on two multi-million-pound ‘lots' that will see the company deliver projects across the region through to 2030 - with the potential for a five-year extension into AMP9 thereafter.
Wessex Water serves 2.9 million customers with water and sewerage services across the south west of England. Set for record investment in AMP8 – more than double that of AMP7 – MMB will bring its strong track record of innovation and direct-delivery to drive a programme of work to improve water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater networks, storm overflows, flooding resilience, and bioresources.
As a Civil Engineer Project Leader 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.
This role means you will plan and manage projects through the outline and detailed design lifecycle, supported by our multi-disciplinary teams. Our unique work environment means you can thrive personally and professionally, accelerating your journey to chartership and developing your cross-discipline expertise.
Responsibilities- Working as part of a “project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
- Leading the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from the initial outline to detailed design, through construction, commissioning, and handover
- Coordinating the project team including civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications
- Undertake design in own discipline and mentor less experienced colleagues where appropriate
- Building positive relationships with the clients project, operational and technical assurance teams and promote a "one-team" approach
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What you ll need- Degree in Engineering
- Working towards professional qualification
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
At Mott Mac Donald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:
- Pension matched by employer up to 7%
- Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
- Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
- 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
- Gym Membership discounts UK wide
- Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available
Mott Mac Donald 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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