Design Lead

Internal applicants welcome

Mott Mac Donald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott Mac Donald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects.
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.
In November 2023, MMB 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 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’ve got a great opportunity to be innovative and creative in these new projects to deliver affordable solutions. We’re already on site supporting the completion of an existing project and we’re due to land new projects on site in 2025 as we continue to demonstrate to our client just what MMB is all about. As a Design Lead you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities.

Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. The role of a Design Lead includes:
Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects / programme Developing and leading your team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers  Leading the development of affordable and low carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks. Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance including managing cost and programme. Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure we always offer the client the best value solutions.  

Providing direction and oversight of project controls and ensuring your team understands and complies with quality, programme, and cost requirements. Maintaining positive client relationships at project level

What you’ll need:

Degree in Engineering Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience   Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.  Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines Able to travel to sites across your operational region A proactive and pragmatic approach

What’s in it for you:

Financial wellbeingMMB match 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. Health and wellbeingA 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 our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.  Enhanced family and carers leave

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 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities. …