Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

Mott Mac Donald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business that delivers award‑winning water and wastewater schemes from feasibility to construction. The Senior Civil Engineer will join a team working on major water and wastewater schemes across Scotland.

• Provide design support and guidance, ensuring designs are fit for purpose and comply with legislation and standards.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Engage positively with the client, managing relations and adopting a one‑team approach.
• Manage interfaces and integration of the civil design with other disciplines and produce documentation.
• Act as technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, including standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability and integration with existing systems.
• Support the civil engineering team through coaching and mentoring and help identify the right resources for projects.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Experience delivering high‑quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical problem‑solving approach.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the operational region.

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus schemes reflecting business success.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

• Minimum 33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays, with flexible benefits for buy, sell and carry‑over.
• Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.
• Enhanced family and carers leave, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and the option for shared parental leave.
• Additional paid leave days for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Structured development schemes support your journey towards professional chartership, including fast‑tracked reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.

We do not currently offer sponsorship for candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applicants who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Mott Mac Donald Bentley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is committed to a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, can thrive and is treated with respect. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. For more information see our Equal Opportunities Policy: