Graduate Process Engineer

Job Description

As a graduate, the opportunity that JN Bentley/Mott MacDonald Bentley will provide is the chance to work within the water sector. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley; operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK.

You will work on projects that have been secured on a long-term framework with South West Water, delivering schemes across the region as part of the water non-infrastructure programme.

As part of an established and collaborative team, you will work alongside other early career professionals where you will learn from a broad team of experienced and early career professionals, while understanding what makes us different and our values and culture. It’s also a great chance to get involved with live projects while gaining experience relevant to your degree, having exposure to the Mott MacDonald global network and to network with people from other frameworks around the business.

Water is an essential part of our everyday lives; our teams are responsible for providing solutions across clean water non-infrastructure projects, including water treatment work, service reservoirs, UV treatment and pump stations. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a project or a small portfolio of water projects of various sizes from outline design through to completion.

You will be predominantly based in our shared offices with our client in Exeter, and you will be involved in live projects with the support of a large multidisciplinary design team. The role will provide you with opportunities to train, grow and progress in a direction that suits your own particular skillset and interests.

Responsibilities include:

• Complete site visits and analyse data to accurately establish and record the current control philosophy and process performance.
• Develop basis of design, process options calculations and reports for review and acceptance by key project stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyse key process options, for review and agreement with the client and key project stakeholders ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated.
• Liaise with the supply chain to ensure the latest technologies are assessed and understood as part of the optioneering process.

• Working closely and collaboratively with commissioning and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Engage with the appropriate Mott MacDonald Practices and develop relationships with the wider Mott MacDonald Group to enhance our performance.

Candidate Specification:

We are looking for a flexible and motivated graduate with a genuine passion for learning and professional growth. To apply for this role you will anticipate achieving a 2:1 or above in a degree relative to chemical engineering (BEng) or a post graduate qualification (MSc) and must have a strong interest in the Water sector.

We are looking for a graduate with the following characteristics:

• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail, and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing

We aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career.
From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. We’ll also support you on your journey to gaining chartered status with your chosen institution.

Our core benefits include:

• Group bonus scheme based on company performance
• Pension matched up to 7%
• Competitive annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Annual professional institution subscription costs, and costs of chartership application
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including cycle to work scheme and interest free season ticket loans

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.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

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

About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

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.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

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. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

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We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
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