Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB
Civil Engineer
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Civil Engineer – Water and Wastewater Projects
Internal applicants welcome
About MMB Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the expertise of Mott MacDonald (consultancy) with the contracting experience of JN Bentley. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, MMB is a leader in the industry, offering career growth opportunities within a dynamic environment.
MMB has extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years, delivering water and wastewater projects across the Thames Valley region (from Cirencester, Basingstoke, and Banbury, extending to the M25). This involves a varied programme of wastewater treatment, clean water production, and infrastructure projects spanning through 2030.
About the Role
As a Civil Engineer, you’ll work within our engineering teams to deliver water, wastewater treatment, and network projects—from feasibility to detailed design stages.
Ideal for those who want to:
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team with opportunities for professional and personal development
- See designs come to life across projects
- Access mentorship and career progression support, including professional accreditation
- Enjoy flexible working (office, home, and site)
- Be part of a prestigious global company with over 16,000 employees worldwide
Responsibilities
- Deliver civil design services, focusing on time, cost, and quality guarantees (right-first-time delivery)
- Produce technical documents, including:
- Engineering calculations
- Specifications
- Design drawings
- Technical reports
- Collaborate closely with clients and their engineering teams
- Work across disciplines to ensure mechanical and electrical system interfaces
- Partner with construction teams and the supply chain to develop safe, efficient, and practical solutions from design through to construction and post-project reviews
- Apply both innovative and standard designs to project challenges
- Identify and address potential deviations from client specifications
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Requirements
- ICE-accredited degree in Civil Engineering (or a closely related subject)
- Working towards IEng / CEng with a relevant professional engineering institution
- Preferred: UK water/wastewater treatment or related non-infrastructure experience
Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Pension matching scheme: MMB matches employee contributions between 4.5% and 7%
- Annual bonuses tied to business performance
- Coverage of annual professional institution subscription costs
Health & Wellbeing
- 33 day holiday entitlement (including public holidays), with options to buy, sell, or carry over leave
- Access to:
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Health Screening options
- Flexible working discussions tailored to workplace responsibilities
- Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
Enhanced Family & Carers Leave
- 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
- 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, plus shared parental leave eligibility
- 2 paid extra leave days for those with significant caring responsibilities
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Learning & Development
- Structured development programmes aimed at fast-tracking chartership reviews
- Mentorship and tailored training from day one
- Hands-on career coaching and professional growth opportunities
General Information
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy, empowering society through:
- Social and digital innovation
- Trusted leadership in engineering and management
- A focus on excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).
Our Values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.
Dedicated to:
- An inclusive culture where employees can successfully progress alongside business success
- Projects that make a real difference, such as water supply and flood protection
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
MMB welcomes applications from all backgrounds, ensuring a workplace where everyone thrives with fairness and opportunities.
If you don’t meet all requirements but are excited by the role, we encourage you to apply. Visit their DE&I page for more details.
MMB is committed to barrier-free recruitment with accessibility accommodations. Contact: 📞 01756 691572 / ✉️ recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk
About the Opportunity
Location(s): Reading, UK Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full-Time Sector: Water Discipline: Civil Engineering Job Ref: 13719
For enquiries: 📧 lauren.hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk
Note: Direct Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available under current UK government rules (as of 2024), but other immigration routes are welcome.
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