Graduate Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. 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. About the role: The role will provide you with opportunities to train, grow and progress in a direction that suits your own particular skillset and interests. You will work on a variation of live projects, within a large multidisciplinary design team, and with support from both the design and site teams you will offer positive impact on the community. You will be automatically enrolled into our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme; a 12‑month scheme designed to enhance your skills, expand your network, and enrich your experience. What you’ll do Prepare detailed civil engineering designs and calculations Produce technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules Work closely and collaboratively with the construction team to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout the design stages, into construction and beyond Prepare designer risk assessments, health & safety risk assessments, and associated documents and reports You will positively engage and collaborate with the client, managing relationships and adopting a One‑Team approach Requirements & Qualifications Graduated or due to graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering (BEng) or a postgraduate qualification (MSc) Excellent verbal communication skills, enabling you to confidently liaise with clients and team members Excellent written communication and attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings and clear report writing Considered approach to problem solving This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. About Mott MacDonald Bentley Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues. About Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference. Benefits 33 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days (maximum 45 days) Private health care and a health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms Flexible pension contributions matched by employer up to 7% Access to our Early Career Professionals network Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing Here, you’ll build a career with purpose – on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future. Sponsorship & Immigration Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. #J-18808-Ljbffr