Senior Civil Engineer

Internal applications are welcome  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 our 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, you will ensure that all civil aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.  The role of a Senior Civil Engineer includes:  Providing design support and guidance for schemes and ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards  Working 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  Managing the interfaces and integration of the civil design with that of other disciplines and production of documentation  Acting as technical checker on project documents, and undertaking technical reviews for projects across teams  Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes including development and implementation of standard designs, sustainable solutions, and digital tools  Undertaking site reviews to ensure buildability of solutions and integration within the existing systems  Supporting the development of the civil engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skill set and identifying the correct resource for the projects 

What you’ll need:

  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 

What’s in it for you:

   Financial wellbeing  MMB 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 wellbeing  A 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…