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Civil Engineer (Water & Wastewater) – Mott MacDonald
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across 50+ countries and 140+ offices. We work across diverse global industries, delivering impactful solutions and shaping societal progress. Our performance thrives on our people, offering collaboration, learning, and growth opportunities. As an employee-owned business, we prioritise community, inclusion, and fulfilling careers where every individual can excel.
About The Division
Our Water Utilities Division is the Centre of Excellence for water and wastewater challenges in the UK and Ireland, ensuring safe water supplies, combating flooding, and improving environmental health. The division provides end-to-end services—from feasibility studies, advisory services, and outline design to detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. We deliver industry-leading solutions while offering technically stimulating opportunities for professionals.
Water & Wastewater Project Focus Areas
The role involves working on diverse, high-impact projects, including:
- Water treatment
- Water distribution and storage
- Wastewater drainage and recycling
- Desalination
Our clients include:
- UK water utility providers
- Governmental organisations
- Private sector companies (local and international)
Project lifecycle coverage: Feasibility → design → construction support → commissioning → handover.
Overview Of The Role
Join our growing team of experienced civil engineers specialising in water infrastructure. You’ll:
- Engage with multiple UK/Irish water companies
- Take part in multi-disciplinary design teams throughout project execution
- Deliver consistent excellence in compliance, studies, and design submissions
- Contribute to preliminary and detailed design while collaborating with clients/stakeholders
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Candidate Specification
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- Proven water/wastewater engineering design experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to prioritising health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards
- Proactive approach with adaptability to evolving project requirements
Desirable:
- Pursuing or achieved Chartership
- Strong digital capability (e.g., advanced BIM, GIS, software proficiency)
- Experience or ambition in project management
Key Company Policies & Offerings
UK Immigration Mott MacDonald does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Candidates must qualify through alternative UK immigration routes without sponsorship.
Agile Working We allow flexible, hybrid work to accommodate personal and professional priorities. This policy supports well-being, efficiency, and trust-based autonomy.
Entrepreneurial Environment With 95%+ ownership by employees, our model fosters shared success, financial alignment, and empowered growth. Senior roles may offer direct equity from Day 1, while long-term employees benefit from expanding stake participation.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Our philosophy centres on:
- Fair employment practices and inclusive culture
- Disability support at every recruitment stage (contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com)
- Networks for LGBTQ+, gender, ethnicity, disability, and carers communities
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Benefits Package
Financial & Employee Ownership:
- Pension contributions matched on a sliding scale (4.5%–7%)
- Life assurance (up to 4× salary/option to extend to 6×)
- Income protection schemes for long-term illness/injury
- Flexible benefits (life insurance, critical illness, payroll savings, will-writing support)
Health & Wellbeing:
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan (daily medical care for all UK colleagues)
- Menopause support via Peppy for all UK employees
- Extensive wellbeing programs (including family access)
Lifestyle Benefits:
- 33–35 days holiday per year (base) with the option to buy/sell leave
- Extra day holiday after 5 years of service
- Discounts and savings schemes for retail partners
Family & Carers Leave:
- 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave
- 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
- Up to 5 extra days paid leave for significant carer obligations
Learning & Development:
- Subsidised professional institution memberships
- Access to mentoring, formal training, and self-directed development
Networks & Social Outcomes:
- Advanced Networks for diversity groups (e.g., LGBTQ+, gender, ethnicity)
- Opportunities to contribute to community social initiatives
Location
Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff Contract Duration: Permanent Work Pattern: Full-Time Industry: Water Discipline: Civil Engineering Job Ref: 14897 Recruiter: Laura Kennedy
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