Graduate Civil Engineer

A graduate civil engineering role designing and delivering infrastructure projects within a multidisciplinary team while developing technical and professional skills.

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 

What you’ll need 

• Graduated or due to graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering (BEng) or a post graduate qualification (MSc)  

• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members 

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail, and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing 

• Considered approach to problem solving 

What’s in it for you 

In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace. 

• 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. 

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as 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.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.