Senior Civil Engineer – Northern England
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle; UK
Recruiter: Maria Cervantes
Job type: Permanent, Full time
About The Business Division
The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland’s water and wastewater challenges. We deliver best‑in‑class solutions throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to detail design, construction support and commissioning.
Overview of the Role
After recent framework successes we have opportunities for Senior civil engineers in our Manchester and Liverpool offices within the Water Consultancy Division. You will work on a wide range of design projects such as:
* Water treatment
* Water distribution
* Wastewater recycling
* Industrial process water
* Desalination
* Irrigation
* Hydropower
* Flood defence
In This Role You Will Be
* Working across multiple UK water authorities, primarily United Utilities
* Part of multi‑disciplinary design teams in project delivery
* Preparing design submissions to ensure compliance with contract requirements
* Undertaking studies, concept, preliminary and detailed design
* Interfacing and liaising with clients and stakeholders
Candidate Specification – Essential
* Civil Engineering degree or equivalent
* Chartered or near‑chartered status (ICE or equivalent)
* Experience in water and/or wastewater engineering design
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Understanding of health, safety and environmental priorities
* Proactive approach with ability to adapt to changing scenarios
Candidate Specification – Desirable
* Strong digital capability (e.g., Civil 3D, GIS, pipeline hydraulics software)
* Contribution towards developing low‑carbon solutions
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. does not currently sponsor Skilled Worker visas for this role. We welcome applicants who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We provide reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates. Please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan for everyday health costs
* Access to menopause support experts for UK colleagues
* Comprehensive wellbeing program for colleagues and families
* Flexibility to adjust salary to include health benefits
Financial Wellbeing
* Pension match between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance up to 4× basic salary (optional increase to 6×)
* Income protection scheme and return-to-work support
* Flexible benefits: increased life cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
* Annual bonus schemes
Holiday & Lifestyle
* 33‑35 days holiday per year (including public holidays)
* 35 days after 5 years of service
* Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts
Family and Carers Leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Up to 24 weeks paid maternity during shared parental leave
* Additional leave days for caring responsibilities (up to five days, two paid)
Learning and Development
* Annual professional institution subscription
* Opportunities for technical and soft‑skill development through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development
Community & Networks
* Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parent/carer communities
* Social outcomes contribution within communities
Apply now for this role.
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