Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Mott MacDonald Bentley Construction (MMBC) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald.

We need a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team and support us deliver clean and wastewater projects for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will :

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering aspects of design and build projects in the water sector for Thames Water, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, UK water industry standards and industry best practices.
• Utilise your extensive knowledge and experience in the water sector to provide expert technical guidance and support to junior engineers and team members.
• Conduct thorough technical reviews of mechanical designs, calculations, and specifications ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience working in the UK water sector, including hands-on experience in the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and related infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the Designer and Principal Designer duties under CDM2015 is essential

What we can offer :

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include :

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave / Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Job Profile

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.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This 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.

We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

We guarantee what we do makes things better for the communities in which we work. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that will protect local communities from flooding, preserve the UK’s canal systems, and help secure water supplies for future generations.

Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At JN Bentley Ltd 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.

So, if you don’t meet every single requirement for this role but still feel excited about it, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may be the right candidate for this or other roles that we have available.

Find out more about our approach to Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion here : .

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 to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here : .

Agile working

We are committed to providing an agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

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