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, MMB cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.
Role Overview
As a Design Lead you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects / programme
- Developing and leading your team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers
- Leading the development of affordable and low‑carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks
- Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance, managing cost and programme
- Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure we always offer the client the best value solutions
- Providing direction and oversight of project controls and ensuring your team understands and complies with quality, programme, and cost requirements
- Maintaining positive client relationships at project level
What You’ll Need
- Degree in Engineering
- Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
- Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015
- Strong technical knowledge in your own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines
- Able to travel to sites across your operational region
- A proactive and pragmatic approach
Benefits
Financial wellbeing
- MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %
- Annual bonus schemes that share the financial success of the business
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
Health and wellbeing
- Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave via a flexible benefits programme
- Access to life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance, and health screening options
- Flexible working options and support for responsibilities beyond the workplace
- Access to a wide range of employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
Enhanced family and carers leave
- 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave, and the option for shared parental leave
- Up to 2 paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities
Learning and development
- Commitment to empowering employees to grow professionally and thrive in their careers
- Structured development schemes supporting the journey toward professional chartership, including fast‑tracked chartership reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities
Immigration
Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Contact
For a confidential discussion or deeper understanding of the role, contact Lauren Hutchinson at Lauren.Hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk or via Microsoft Teams.
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 is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, communities and employee opportunities. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, can 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.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and inclusive. For adjustments during the job application process, contact 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk.
Location & Employment
- Location: Manchester, GB
- Contract type: Permanent
- Work pattern: Full time
- Market: Water
- Discipline: Water
- Job reference: 9717
- Recruiter contact: lauren.hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk
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