Design Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a SuDS Design Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet—delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure.

As a SuDS Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) across the Anglian Water region — from schools and highways to parks and public spaces.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs using Civil3D and InfoDrainage
• Collaborating with internal teams (modelling, CAD, construction, landscape architects)
• Liaising with local authorities, highways, schools, and community groups to co-design solutions
• Supporting construction by fulfilling Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015
• Applying CIRIA guidance, British Standards, and Anglian Water design frameworks
• Creating safe, buildable, and maintainable SuDS designs with long-term performance in mind

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum)
• Proven experience delivering SuDS designs across the full project lifecycle
• Confidence working in retrofit and constrained urban environments
• Familiarity with drainage design standards and health & safety principles
• Strong communication skills to engage technical teams and external stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and passion for sustainable, green infrastructure

Ready to help us deliver the future of drainage? Apply now and let's reimagine water together.

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

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:

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