Location: Leeds/Sheffield
Internal applications are welcome
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.
Working within this unit you will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse portfolio of clients - including the Environment Agency, Associated British Ports (ABP), Rolls Royce, Canal and River Trust, the Mining Remediation Authority, National Grid, Cadent Gas, P&G and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), as well as local authorities. These projects range from flood alleviation, water treatment and infrastructure construction, to industrial buildings and gas network upgrades.
As a Design Lead you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep communities protected and industry moving. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the effectiveness of infrastructure.
The role of a Design Lead includes:
- Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects / programme
- Developing and leading your team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers
- Leading the development of affordable and low carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks.
- Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance including managing cost and programme.
- Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure we always offer the client the best value solutions.
- Providing direction and oversight of project controls and ensuring your team understands and complies with quality, programme, and cost requirements.
- Maintaining positive client relationships at project level
What you’ll need:
- Degree in Engineering
- Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g. ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience
- Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
- Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines
- Able to travel to sites across your operational region
What’s in it for you:
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
**Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as 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.**
