Electrical Engineer in Newport

Builder for water, wastewater and infrastructure projects, this role is a part of Mott MacDonald Bentley – an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork, the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Mott MacDonald Bentley provides design and build services in the UK water market, delivering feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services for water and wastewater treatment systems.

• Prepare and review designs for schemes, ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Work with Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs and SCADA.
• Handle both new technology and legacy installations.
• Produce and review technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, including supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Apply and contribute to design standards, maintaining good knowledge of client and industry standards.
• Appropriately challenge client specifications and present and defend solutions to complex problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
• Act as a technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews for projects across teams.
• Manage the interfaces and integration of the design with other disciplines and produce documentation.
• Seek input from other engineers, specialists, clients and project team members to improve understanding and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Work closely with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions during design, construction and beyond.
• Supervise and mentor graduates and engineers, supporting their development of knowledge and skills.
• Engage positively with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to support them in achieving their aims.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within existing systems.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with water, wastewater, non‑infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering high‑quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Proficiency in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing time efficiently.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

• Financial Wellbeing: MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %. Annual bonus schemes shared with all colleagues. Annual professional institution subscription costs paid.
• Health and Wellbeing: Minimum 33 days holiday each year inclusive of public holidays; flexible benefits programme allows buying, selling or carrying over leave. Life Assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options. Flexible working arrangements to support life beyond the workplace. Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parent/carer communities.
• Enhanced Family and Carers Leave: 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and option for shared parental leave. Up to two paid additional days for those with significant caring responsibilities.
• Learning and Development: Structured development schemes supporting progression toward professional chartership, fast‑tracked chartership reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible, including adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Find out more about our Equal Opportunities Policy.

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.