Structural Engineer

Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We are currently looking to recruit a Structural Engineer to help support us in delivering work within our United Utilities framework.

MMB are among one of seven partners that will support United Utilities and help deliver £3bn worth of upgrades to critical infrastructure assets including water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations and reservoirs within the North West during the AMP8 period.

As a Structural Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site inspections and assessing existing structures for repair and/or replacement

• Designing new structures and/or modifications to existing structures using appropriate design codes and standards

• Preparing detailed structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports

• Coordinating with other disciplines (e.g. process, mechanical, electrical) to ensure that structural design is fully integrated into overall project design

• Participating in design reviews, project meetings, and construction site visits

• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and drafters

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent

• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership

• Experience in the water and wastewater industry

• Knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes, British Standards)

• Proficient in structural analysis software (e.g. Staad Pro, ETABS, SAP2000)

• Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

What we will give you:

• An agile working arrangement that provides you flexibility whilst ensuring effective project delivery.

• Opportunities to develop your practical application of civil engineering, commercial acumen, management skills and health, safety, and sustainability leadership.

• A secure multi-million programme of work and the opportunity to see your designs built.

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

**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.**

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

Agile working

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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