Civil Engineer Project Leader in Reading

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mott MacDonald Bentley welcomes 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.

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About Mott MacDonald Bentley

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, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

MMB has extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years. As the largest water and wastewater provider in the UK, Thames Water serves 15 million customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. This extension will carry the current workload beyond the end of AMP8 in March 2030. We are delivering work in the Thames Valley region (extending from Cirencester in the west to the M25 and from Basingstoke in the south to Banbury in the north). This sees us undertake a varied programme of sizable projects in wastewater treatment, clean water production and infrastructure (Water and Wastewater networks).

Role Overview

As a Civil Engineer Project Leader 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.

This role combines elements of both traditional Project Management and Design Engineering, creating a unique work environment where you can thrive personally and professionally, accelerating your journey to chartership or developing your cross‑discipline expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a "project triangle" alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
• Leading the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from the initial outline to detailed design, through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinating the project team, including civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists and ensuring designs are completed on programme, within budget and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications.
• Undertaking design in own discipline and mentoring less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
• Building positive relationships with the clients' project, operational and technical assurance teams and promoting a "one‑team" approach.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering.
• Working towards a professional qualification.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.
• Disability Confident.

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. 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.

Benefits

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