Project Design Engineer - Civil in Shifnal

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business that combines the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award‑winning projects across the Severn Trent region.

Be part of a unique and dynamic Design‑and‑Build environment. Manage the design of water and wastewater projects. Fast‑track your Chartership and attain a clear route for career progression. Be a member of a multi‑disciplinary project team, supporting the personal and professional development of both you and the team. Have the flexibility of working from home, office and site. Have the opportunity to see your designs brought to life.

What does a Project Design Engineer - Civil do day to day?

• Work as part of a project triangle alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure technical, constructability and commercial aspects of delivery are considered throughout.
• Lead the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from initial outline to detailed design, through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the project team including civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists to ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specification.
• Undertake design in your own discipline and mentor less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with the client’s project, operational and technical assurance teams and promote a "one‑team" approach.

What you'll need:

• Accredited Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Incorporated Member of Engineering Institution.
• Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

Financial wellbeing:

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus schemes and payment of professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing:

• Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, including public holidays, with flexible carry‑over options.
• Life Assurance, Private Medical and Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parental communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave:

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and shared parental leave options.
• Up to two paid additional days for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development:

• Structured development schemes supporting the journey towards professional chartership.
• Fast‑tracking towards chartership reviews, mentorship and tailored training opportunities from day one.

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. We encourage all candidates, even if they do not meet every requirement, to apply.

Immigration status:

Mott MacDonald Bentley is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business with both Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.