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Recruitment Assistant at JN Bentley/Mott MacDonald Bentley
Location: Newport & Wrexham
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. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will be involved in major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project – from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, MMB cements its position as a leader within the industry, providing an ideal environment for career growth.
We have secured a new framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water that will last up to eight years, enabling MMB to tackle projects across the DCC region, covering clean and wastewater treatment sites, below‑ground assets, reservoirs, and nature‑based solutions. Since securing our first framework at the beginning of AMP6, our presence in Wales has grown significantly, directly employing over 270 colleagues in the country across all roles, from frontline construction to design and management positions.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering water, wastewater treatment and network projects, from feasibility through to detailed design stages. You will also provide hydraulic technical guidance and coordination to our design teams throughout the lifecycle of design, ensuring all hydraulic aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.
Senior Civil Engineer – Hydraulic
The role includes:
- Preparing and reviewing designs through calculations and models for schemes, ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
- Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
- Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of client and industry standards.
- Appropriately challenging client specifications and presenting and defending solutions to complex problems.
- Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes, including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
- Acting as technical checker on project documents and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams.
- Managing the interfaces and integration of the design with that of other disciplines and producing documentation.
- Actively seeking input from other engineers, specialists, client and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
- Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
- Supervising and mentoring our graduates and engineers, assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills.
- Positively engaging with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.
- Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems.
What you’ll need
- Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Chartered member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
- Experience with water, wastewater, non‑infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
- Experience of successfully delivering high‑quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- A methodical approach to problem solving.
- A proactive and pragmatic approach.
- Proficiency in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing time efficiently.
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
What’s in it for you
Financial wellbeing
- MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Independent ownership allows us to share the business's financial success with all colleagues, including an annual bonus scheme.
- 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 through a flexible benefits programme.
- Access to life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
- We are happy to discuss flexible working and support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
- Join a wide range of groups, including Advanced Employee Networks that support 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 two paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities.
Learning and development
- MMB is committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast‑tracked toward chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.
Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Civil Engineering