Design Lead

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) are looking for a Lead Design Engineerto deliver a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects on our Thames Water Framework in the Thames Valley Region.

MMB continue to successfully deliver our AMP 7 projects and are preparing to move into AMP8 delivery with Thames Water. We are looking for a people with the knowledge, experience, and drive to take this forward.

As a Lead Design Engineer, you will be accountable for the delivery of all aspects of design for a programme of projects in either Wastewater Treatment, Clean Water Production or Infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing your team of Project Leaders and other discipline engineers.

We Can Offer

• A project portfolio through to the end of AMP8
• An agile working arrangement that provides you flexibility whilst ensuring effective project delivery.
• The ability to develop and grow your design team from a successful platform.
• You can be a key part in the wider regional team working closely with our other design leads.
  
  

Your Responsibilities

• Lead your team in the delivery of designs suitable for our construction teams to deliver working closely with your commercial and operational counterparts.
• Provide direction to the team, including oversight of project controls, and ensuring compliance with quality, programme, and cost requirements.
• Ensure the client’s Asset Standards are applied correctly to the projects whilst driving efficiencies through challenging and promoting the good practice from other areas of the business.
• Work closely with the client’s Engineers to deliver our target project portfolio and to ensure we remain a trusted partner.
• Analyse project performance and identify risks that may impact project delivery.
• Embed a positive and honest environment for your team where everyone is challenged and encouraged to reach their potential.
  
  

What You Can Offer

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer
• Experience in water or wastewater design.
• Experience of leading and developing a design team.
• Experience and knowledge of the Designer and Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
  
  

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
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced 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
  
  

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.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley 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.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here:https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

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 protected] discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here:Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working

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

Location(s):

Reading, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Civil

Job Ref: 8202

Recruiter Contact: [email protected]