Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

In November 2023, MMB continued its expansion south and secured its first ever framework with South West Water, the company responsible for the water and wastewater services of 1.8 million customers in Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset.

We’ve been steadily building a local design and construction team to deliver some of the largest and most complex multi‑disciplinary water projects in the South West. We have a great opportunity for the right person to join our team and help deliver design and build projects from concept to completion on site. The multi‑million‑pound AMP8 contract runs for five years to 2029 – with the potential for a further five‑year extension – and sees us bring our track record of innovative project delivery to the south west of England for the very first time.

We’re already on site driving the completion of an existing project and we’re due to land new projects on site in 2026 as we continue to demonstrate to our client just what MMB is all about.

As a Senior Civil Engineer you’ll work on major projects that make a real difference to our environment and communities – enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the civil functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects, from concept design to commissioning, ensuring all civil aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

• Provide design support and guidance for schemes, ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond.
• Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims.
• Manage the interfaces and integration of the civil design with that of other disciplines and produce documentation.
• Act as technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews for projects across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within existing systems.
• Support the development of the civil engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartership (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Experience of successfully delivering high‑quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Water or wastewater treatment experience.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues, including our annual bonus schemes.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

• Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Access to life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.
• Up to two paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.

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