Recruiter contact: Emily.naylor@jnbentley.co.uk
About Mott MacDonald Bentley
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. 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.
Role Overview
As a Mechanical 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.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Working towards professional qualification.
* A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.
What we can offer
* 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A 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 recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald.
Agile Working
We 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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