Senior Civil Engineer - Dams and Reservoirs
Location(s): Shifnal, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Job Ref: 6990
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald. We are seeking a proactive Senior Civil Engineer to support us in delivering work for one of the UK’s largest water and wastewater companies, Severn Trent.
We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in dams and/or river engineering who will lead, support, and mentor during the design of our dams and reservoir programme of works. You will support through outline and detailed design, site support, and handover, including hydraulics, structures, and temporary works.
As a Senior Civil Engineer, your duties will include:
1. Leading the civil engineering associated with dams and reservoirs, harnessing our existing expertise in geotechnical engineering, dam foundation analysis, risk assessment, breach analysis, hydraulic structures, and dam body analysis.
2. Collaborating with our specialists in hydrology, hydropower, water transfers, environment, planning, and beyond.
3. Driving knowledge-sharing and innovation through training and empowering others.
4. Mentoring and developing others, providing guidance to support their professional development.
5. Using software packages for carrying out civil design calculations.
6. Driving continuous improvement in project delivery.
7. Understanding designer’s responsibilities under CDM.
8. Some experience of site work is an advantage.
Candidate Specification:
Chartered or Incorporated member of ICE or working at this level. Civil Engineer with a proven track record of experience in dams, reservoirs, hydropower, hydraulic structures, and/or river engineering.
Our office in Shifnal (West Midlands) will be the principal place of work; however, we are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, so if you are excited about the role, please get in touch anyway; potential and transferable skills can be just as important. Your attitude and motivation are as important as your technical skills!
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
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At 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.
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.
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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