Graduate Civil Engineer

As a graduate, the opportunity that JN Bentley/Mott MacDonald Bentley will provide is the chance to work within the water sector . Mott MacDonald Bentley is a 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.
You will work on projects that have been secured on a long-term framework with South West Water, delivering schemes across the region as part of the water non-infrastructure programme.
As part of an established and collaborative team, you will work alongside other early career professionals where you will learn from a broad team of experienced and early career professionals, while understanding what makes us different and our values and culture. It's also a great chance to get involved with live projects while gaining experience relevant to your degree, having exposure to the Mott MacDonald global network and to network with people from other frameworks around the business.
Water is an essential part of our everyday lives; our teams are responsible for providing solutions across clean water non-infrastructure projects, including water treatment work, service reservoirs, UV treatment and pump stations. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a project or a small portfolio of water projects of various sizes from outline design through to completion.
You will be predominantly based in our shared offices with our client in Exeter, and you will be involved in live projects with the support of a large multidisciplinary design team. The role will provide you with opportunities to train, grow and progress in a direction that suits your own particular skillset and interests.
Responsibilities include:

• Prepare outline and detailed civil engineering designs and calculations.



• Produce technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules



• Working closely and collaboratively with the construction team to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout the design stages, into construction and beyond.



• Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments



• You will positively engage with the Client, managing relationships and adopting a One-Team approach to support them in achieving their aims., From the moment you join us, you'll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a chartered mentor, who will guide you to develop and meet the objectives of your personal Mott MacDonald training agreement.

Our core benefits include:

• Group bonus scheme based on company performance



• Pension matched up to 7%



• Competitive annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave
  
  We are looking for a flexible and motivated graduate with a genuine passion for learning and professional growth.

To apply for this role you will anticipate achieving a 2:1 or above in Civil Engineering (BEng) or a post graduate qualification (MSc) and must have a strong interest in the Water sector.
We are looking for a graduate with the following characteristics:

• Methodical approach to problem solving.



• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.



• 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
  
  This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

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.