Apprentice Mechanical​/Electrical Engineer

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, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Mac Donald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

We're currently offering the opportunity for apprentices to gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the construction industry.

• You will help incorporate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector.
• You will help play a vital role in the design, planning and programming of the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects.
• Being involved in the design phase of construction projects, providing buildability & commissioning knowledge to assist the design engineers.
• Getting involved in hands on practical work as well as supervisory activities.

During the construction phase of projects you will work closely with our site managers to deliver projects.

Duties include:

• Quality - overseeing installation subcontractors, ensuring the installation is constructed to the approved designs & engineering standards. Ensuring the final product meets our & client's requirements - testing, commissioning, fault finding & producing completion documentation.
• Safety - reviewing Risk Assessments & Method Statements, ensuring works are carried out in line with these. Overseeing electrical safety on site & ensuring procedures are being implemented correctly.
• Commercial - ensuring installations meet our and client standards.
• Contractual - understanding and working to client & suppliers contract conditions.
• Documentation - producing Commissioning Documentation, in the form of, Commissioning Plan, Inspection & Test Plan, Factory Acceptance & Site Acceptance, Training material and completions documentation.

• 5 GCSEs grade A-C (9-4), must include English and Maths.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.
• Ability to work professionally as part of a team.
• Effective analytical and problem determination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, to deadlines and under pressure.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Innovative thinker.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region.
• A keen interest in mechanical, electrical or process engineering is desirable but not essential.

In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace.

• L3 Utilities Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.
• 26 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days.
• Health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs.
• Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms.
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer.
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network.
• Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered.
• Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Here, you'll build a career with purpose‑on projects that make a real difference. And you'll be part of a team that invests in your future.

Click apply and upload your CV. We look forward to hearing from you and will be in touch.