Location: Reading Recruiter contact: Lauren.hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk Internal applications are 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. 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 extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years. As the largest water and wastewater provider in the UK, Thames Water serves 15 million customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. This extension will carry the current workload beyond the end of AMP8 in March 2030. We are delivering work in the Thames Valley region (extending from Cirencester in the west to the M25 and from Basingstoke in the South to Banbury in the North). This sees us undertake a varied programme of sizable projects in wastewater treatment, clean water production and Infrastructure (Water and Wastewater networks). 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 combines elements of both traditional Project Management and Design Engineering, creating a unique work environment where you can thrive personally and professionally, accelerating your journey to chartership or developing your cross-discipline expertise. The role of a Civil Engineer Project Leader includes: 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 Please follow the link to our Mott MacDonald Bentley YouTube to find out more about the role of a Project Leader - Project Leader campaign - YouTube 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 What we can offer: At Mott MacDonald 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 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.