Senior Site Engineer in Newport

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, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 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. We have secured a new framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water that will last up to eight years, this will see MMB tackle projects across the DCC region covering both clean and wastewater treatment sites, as well as below ground assets, reservoirs and nature-based solutions.

Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil, mechanical or electrical, our engineers are based on site and play a practical, hands‑on role in the successful delivery of projects. As a Senior Site Engineer, you'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities – from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature‑based solutions that improve biodiversity.

Role Of Senior Site Engineer Includes:

• Providing strategic engineering expertise across the framework to ensure a consistent approach.
• Ensuring standard company procedures are adopted in carrying out setting out operations as per the test and inspection, and that effective methods of communication are used in transmitting information to operatives and subcontractors.
• Site Management and carrying out ‘as built’ surveys on completed works.
• Assist the Site manager in the initial set‑up, ensuring company systems and procedures are in place and implemented; supporting the Site Manager in maintaining and enforcing safety standards throughout the project; supporting the site team in planning and monitoring output.
• Financial Control and ensuring company cost systems are kept up to date by logging material deliveries, managing and reviewing plant levels.
• Assisting the Site manager and Quantity Surveying Department by compiling data to record resources utilised on each activity.
• Mentor Apprentices and Graduate Engineers.

What You’ll Need:

• CSCS and SSSTS.
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• An understanding of methods, materials and technical aspects relevant to the project.
• Excellent organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

What’s In It For You:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs. To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.