Senior Hydraulics Engineer

* Internal applicants are welcome.

At Mott Mac Donald Bentley (MMB) we are currently looking to add to our team through the appointment of a Senior Hydraulic Engineer. This is a chance to join a collaborative team within our United Utilties framework, supporting the delivery of a variety of projects as part of major capital investment programmes in and around the North West.

We have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over 3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters.  

As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you will work closely with the engineering teams to deliver water, wastewater treatment and network projects, from feasibility through to detailed design stages. You will also provide hydraulic technical guidance and coordination to our design teams throughout the lifecycle of design, ensuring our hydraulic expertise is utilised and embedded into our  this role you will be responsible for:

Delivering Hydraulic Engineering on a range of projects from feasibility through outline and detailed design stages

Producing and reviewing hydraulic calculations, HADES models, specifications, drawings and reports

Engaging with the Client, managing relationships and adopting a One-Team approach to support them in achieving their aims Mentoring more junior colleagues. Providing technical guidance and advice on best practice in hydraulic design to others

Working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure the efficient delivery of projects within the programme

Providing quality assurance of others work by undertaking check/review functions.

You will work closely and collaboratively with the construction team and supply chain to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout the design stages, into construction and post project review.

What you can offer:

Qualified to degree level, and ideally Chartered, Incorporated, or working towards with a relevant professional institution (ICE, IMechE, CIWEM)
Proven track-record in providing outline design, detailed design and construction support services relevant to the water/wastewater sector

Wealth of technical experience of water and wastewater hydraulic calculations/modelling for infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure projects, preferably in a design-and-build environment

Competent in using HADES modelling software and other relevant packages

Able to explain hydraulic issues and techniques to non-hydraulic professionals

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 leave. 

Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.  Learning and development  MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey…