Design Lead
Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB
- Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- Bristol, England, United Kingdom
About
Internal applicants are welcome.
Position Summary As a Design Lead, you will manage multidisciplinary design teams, drive the delivery of high‑quality and affordable solutions, and ensure all projects meet construction, cost, and programme targets. You will work primarily in the UK water market, contributing to projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of multi‑disciplinary design for your projects or programme.
Develop and manage a team comprising electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers.
Lead the development of affordable and low‑carbon solutions, managing opportunities and risks.
Deliver detailed designs that meet construction needs and client acceptance, managing cost and programme.
Challenge engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness, ensuring the best value for the client.
Provide direction and oversight of project controls, ensuring compliance with quality, programme, and cost requirements.
Maintain positive client relationships at the project level.
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering.
Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience.
Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of CDM 2015 Designer or Principal Designer duties.
Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and appreciation of other disciplines.
Able to travel to sites across the operational region.
A proactive and pragmatic approach.
Benefits Financial Wellbeing
MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
Annual bonus schemes tied to business performance.
Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
Health and Wellbeing
Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with options to buy, sell, or carry over through our flexible benefits programme.
Access to Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health Screening options.
Flexible working arrangements supported to balance professional and personal responsibilities.
Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
Enhanced Family and Carer Leave
26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave, with option for shared parental leave.
Up to 2 additional paid leave days for significant caring responsibilities.
Learning and Development
Structured development schemes supporting journey toward professional chartership.
Fast‑tracked chartership reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.
Visa Sponsorship MMB is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK.
Company Information Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint‑venture business established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. The role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint‑venture business with both Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mott MacDonald Bentley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community, building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included and treated with respect. If you are excited about the opportunity but do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunities We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. Adjustments can be made during the application process. For more information, please contact 01756 691 572 or recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk.
Job Details Job Ref: 8947
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Location: Bristol, GB
Discipline: Civil
Recruiter Contact: lauren.hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk
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Languages
- English
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