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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, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.
The Role Of a Senior Mechanical Engineer Includes
* Lead the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover, including, but not limited to, P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, defining safe access and lifting arrangements, above‑ground pipework layouts, etc.
* Coordinate with the project team comprising Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications.
* Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
* Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.
* Supporting the development of the mechanical engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects.
What You’ll Need
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
* Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience.
* Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
* Methodical approach to problem solving.
* A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.
What’s in it for you
Financial wellbeing
* MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.
* Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
Health and wellbeing
* A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
* Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
* We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
* Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
* Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.
Learning and development
* MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast‑tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.
Other Information
This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. The 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.
* Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
* A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
* Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
* We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
* A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome 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. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
* We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald
Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
Location(s): Shifnal, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 7224
Recruiter Contact: Lauren.hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk
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