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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, MMB cements its position as a leader within the industry. This role will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities, primarily in the UK water market.
The Role of a Design Lead Includes
* Leading the delivery of multi‑disciplinary design for projects/programmes.
* Developing and leading a team of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers.
* Leading the development of affordable and low‑carbon solutions, managing opportunities and risks.
* Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance, managing cost and programme.
* Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of the team to ensure the best value solutions.
* Providing direction and oversight of project controls, ensuring compliance 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 Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
* Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines.
* Ability to travel to sites across the operational region.
* Proactive and pragmatic approach.
Benefits
Financial well‑being
* MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %.
* Annual bonus schemes shared with all colleagues.
* Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
Health and well‑being
* Minimum 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with flexibility to buy, sell or carry over leave.
* Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
* Flexible working options to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
* Supportive employee networks covering LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parent/carer communities.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus 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 the journey toward professional chartership.
* Fast‑tracked chartership reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.
* Note: MMB is not offering sponsorship for Skilled Worker visa route in the UK following recent changes. Alternative immigration routes are acceptable.
Additional Information
This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.
Company Overview: Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included and respected.
Job Details
Location: Durham, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 8198
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