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Company Overview
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is a fully integrated design and build business that combines 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, MMB is a leader in the industry, providing an ideal environment for career growth. MMB has worked with Yorkshire Water since 1999 on a wide range of projects, from restoring reservoirs to installing advanced water treatment technologies.
Role of a Design Lead
 * Leading the delivery of multi‑disciplinary design for your projects / programme
 * Developing and leading your team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers
 * Leading the development of affordable and low‑carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks
 * Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance, including managing cost and programme
 * Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure we always offer the client the best‑value solutions
 * Providing direction and oversight of project controls and ensuring your team understands and complies with quality, programme and cost requirements
 * Maintaining positive client relationships at project level
What You’ll Need
 * Degree in Engineering
 * Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
 * Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015
 * Strong technical knowledge in your own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines
 * Able to travel to sites across your operational region
 * A proactive and pragmatic approach
What’s in it for you
 * 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
Other Information
Location(s): Leeds, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 12145
Recruiter Contact: lauren.hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.
We are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Mott MacDonald Bentley welcomes 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.
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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