At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative water and wastewater projects that make a real impact.
- Company: Join Mott MacDonald, a global leader in engineering and consultancy.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive pay, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of employee ownership and diverse career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that shapes the future of water management and environmental sustainability.
- Qualifications: Civil engineering degree and experience in water/wastewater design are essential.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
Location/s: Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Belfast UK
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
About the Division
The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland's water and wastewater challenges. The work we do is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations, preventing urban flooding, and improving the health of our rivers and coastal environments. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to outline and detailed design.
Overview of the role
We work on a vast range of design projects covering, for example:
- Water treatment
- Water distribution and storage
- Wastewater drainage and recycling
- Desalination
Our clients include most UK water utility companies and many other governmental organisations and private companies in the UK and overseas. We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. This offers fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work and support professional development.
To help us to meet the growing needs of our clients, we have several positions for experienced civil engineers in water and wastewater who will thrive:
- Working across multiple UK and Ireland water companies
- Being part of multi-disciplinary design teams in project delivery
- Delivering excellence every day
- Preparing design submissions to ensure compliance with contract requirements
- Undertaking studies, concept, preliminary and detailed design
- Collaborating with clients and other stakeholders
This is a great opportunity to make a difference. You have the skills, now use them at a company that values a different perspective.
Candidate specification
Essential:
- Civil engineering degree
- Water and/or wastewater engineering design experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues
- Proactive approach, with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios
Desirable:
- Working towards Chartership
- Strong digital capability
- Project Management experience is not essential but previous experience or a desire to develop these skills would be beneficial
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- Financial wellbeing
- Employee Ownership
- Health and wellbeing
- Lifestyle
- Learning and development
- Networks, communities, and social outcomes
Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Civil Engineer - Water in Leeds employer: Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees the chance to engage in meaningful projects across multiple countries. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have access to growth opportunities while working in a hybrid environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and supports your career journey in a dynamic global setting.
