Senior Civil Engineer - Northern England
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle; UK
Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across diverse industries, delivering exciting work that defines the future and creates societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance — we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
Overview Of The Role
After recent framework successes, we have opportunities for Senior civil engineers (design engineers) in our Manchester and Liverpool offices within our multidisciplinary Water Consultancy Division. We work on a broad range of design projects, including:
* Water treatment
* Water distribution
* Wastewater recycling
* Industrial process water
* Desalination
* Irrigation
* Hydropower
* Flood defence
We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. We provide specialist technical support across our global business, offering opportunities to work on diverse, technically challenging projects. Our clients include UK water utilities and other governmental and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas.
In This Role You Will Be
* Work across several UK water authorities, with a main focus on United Utilities as a key client
* Be part of multi-disciplinary design teams in project delivery
* Prepare design submissions to ensure compliance with contract requirements
* Undertake studies, concept, preliminary and detailed design
* Interface and liaise with clients and other stakeholders
You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work.
Candidate specification
Essential
* Civil Engineering degree or other relevant degree
* Chartered or near chartered status (ICE or equivalent)
* Water and/or wastewater engineering design experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues
* Proactive approach, with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios
Desirable
* Strong digital capability (e.g. Civils 3D, GIS, Pipeline hydraulics software)
* Contributed towards the identification and development of low carbon solutions
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision follows changes to the Skilled Worker route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
We are happy to discuss flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
* Health and wellbeing – Private medical insurance, health cash plan, wellbeing program, and access to Peppy for menopause support; salary flex for health benefits (family options available).
* Financial wellbeing – Pension employer contributions matching 4.5% to 7%, life assurance up to 6x salary, income protection, flexible benefits, and annual bonus schemes.
* Lifestyle – 33–35 days holiday (with buy/sell options), enhanced holiday after 5 years, and employee savings/discounts.
* Enhanced family and carers leave – Maternity/adoption leave up to 26 weeks paid, shared parental leave up to 24 weeks paid, and additional caring leave.
* Learning and development – Professional subscription, mentoring, training and development opportunities.
* Networks, communities, and social outcomes – Participation in employee networks and community initiatives.
Location(s): Manchester, GB; Leeds, GB; Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB. Contract: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Water. Discipline: Water. Job Ref: 11490. Recruiter Contact: Maria Cervantes.
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