Mechanical Design Lead

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.

As a Mechanical Design Lead, 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.

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).

The role of a Mechanical Design Lead includes:

1. Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects/programme.
2. Developing and leading your team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers.
3. Leading the development of affordable and low carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks.
4. Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance including managing cost and programme.
5. Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure we always offer the client the best value solutions.
6. Providing direction and oversight of project controls and ensuring your team understands and complies with quality, programme, and cost requirements.
7. Maintaining positive client relationships at project level.

What you'll need:

1. Degree in Engineering.
2. Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution e.g. ICE, IMechE, etc., or equivalent experience.
3. Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
4. Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines.
5. Able to travel to sites across your operational region.
6. A proactive and pragmatic approach.

What we can offer:

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

1. Pension matched by employer up to 7%.
2. Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave.
3. Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
4. 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave.
5. Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
6. Gym Membership discounts UK wide.
7. Cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loans, and discounted dining cards also available.

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 the future.

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.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome 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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