Senior Civil Engineer - Dams and Reservoirs
Internal applicants welcome.
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald. We are seeking a proactive Senior Civil Engineer to support us delivering work for one of the UK’s largest water and wastewater companies, Severn Trent.
Responsibilities
* Lead the civil engineering associated with dams and reservoirs, harnessing existing expertise in geotechnical engineering, dam foundation analysis, risk assessment and breach analysis, hydraulic structures, dam body analysis and collaborate with specialists in hydrology, hydropower, water transfers, environment, planning, and beyond.
* Drive knowledge sharing and innovation through training and empowering others.
* Mentor and develop others, providing guidance to support their professional development.
* Use software packages for civil design calculations.
* Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.
* Understand designer’s responsibilities under CDM.
* Some site experience is an advantage.
Candidate Specification
* Charted or Incorporated member of ICE or working at this level.
* Civil engineer with proven track record of experience in dams, reservoirs, hydropower, hydraulic structures and/or river engineering.
Benefits
Financial wellbeing
* MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Independent ownership allows sharing of financial success with all colleagues through annual bonus schemes.
* Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
Health and wellbeing
* Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through flexible benefits programme.
* Access to life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
* Open dialogue about flexible working and support beyond workplace responsibilities.
* Employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* Enhanced family leave policies, 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and option for shared parental leave.
* Up to 2 paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities.
Learning and development
* Structured development schemes supporting journey toward professional chartership, fast‑tracked chartership reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.
Immigration
Mott MacDonald Bentley is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Other Information
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy dedicated to improving society, focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming clients’ businesses, communities and employee opportunities. Values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Location:
Shifnal, GB
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full Time
Job Ref
8938
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