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Join Mott MacDonald Bentley as a Placement Mechanical Engineer on a 12-month full-time student placement starting Summer 2027. Based across the Welsh Water framework region, you will work on live water and wastewater projects alongside experienced design and construction teams.

Requirements

  • Must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • No prior professional experience required.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Mechanical design: Apply academic knowledge to enhance skills in mechanical systems, design, and project implementation.
  • Communication: Effectively coordinate and communicate with team members, on-site personnel, and stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving: Engage in water and wastewater projects from planning to maintenance, ensuring efficient system operations.
  • Potential transition routes: Students from related STEM degrees like Physics or General Engineering may bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside meeting the undergraduate study requirement.

Job description

Overview

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, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. 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.

About the role

Our placements last for 12 months, working across both design and construction teams, to offer the broadest exposure to the industry, working on real-world projects that make a difference in communities. It’s a great chance to get involved with live projects while gaining experience relevant to your degree. This role is based within our Welsh Water framework, so travel around their region is required.

What you’ll do

  • Collaborate with experienced mechanical engineers both on-site and in the office, gaining practical experience in mechanical systems and project implementation.
  • Engage in a variety of water and waste water projects, from design and planning to installation and maintenance, ensuring systems operate efficiently and effectively.
  • Enhance your skills in mechanical design, system analysis, and problem-solving, preparing you for a successful career in mechanical engineering.
  • Adhere to health and safety guidelines and promote a safe working environment on all projects.

What you’ll need

  • You must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

What’s in it for you

  • Gain practical experience in your chosen role
  • Work on projects that have a positive impact on the community
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
  • 26 days annual leave (pro rata for the duration of your placement)
  • Access to our Early Career Professionals network

Plus, if you have a successful placement year you could be offered a permanent role for when you finish your studies, as well as the potential for funding support towards your final academic year.

Here, you’ll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future. This role is to start Summer 2027.

Ready to apply? Click apply and upload your CV. We look forward to hearing from you and will be in touch.

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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