Senior Civil Engineer

Company: Mott MacDonald Bentley
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Location: Newport
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will shape civil design for major water and wastewater projects, from feasibility to commissioning, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, buildable solutions. You’ll drive design quality, support the client relationship, and mentor engineers while contributing to a Wales-focused framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. You’ll work in a growth-focused, responsible environment that values sustainable infrastructure and professional development. This is an opportunity to impact communities by improving water treatment and utilities networks.

Pay / Benefits

  • pension matching 4.5–7%
  • annual bonus schemes
  • professional institution subscription costs
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
  • private medical insurance
  • flexible working

Responsibilities

  • Provide design support and ensure fits-for-purpose designs that meet standards
  • Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop safe, practical solutions across design and build phases
  • Engage with clients to manage relationships and promote a one-team approach
  • Manage interfaces and integration of civil design with other disciplines and document production
  • Act as technical checker and perform reviews across projects
  • Identify opportunities to improve delivery through standard designs, sustainability, and digital tools
  • Perform site reviews to verify buildability and system integration with existing assets
  • Support development of the civil engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers
  • Coordinate resources to align with project needs and schedules

Key requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution
  • Experience delivering high-quality outputs per design, quality, and safety standards
  • Effective communication with team members and stakeholders
  • Methodical problem-solving approach
  • Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the region
  • effective communication
  • collaboration
  • mentoring and coaching
  • design support for civil schemes
  • integration of civil design with other disciplines
  • technical checking and design reviews

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Posted: October 25th, 2026