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.

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 the Role

MMBC is a region of Mott MacDonald group that brings together the design capability of Mott MacDonald and the construction expertise of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects in the water, environment, energy, and industrial sectors. Across MM and JNB we have over 2,600 employees working together across the UK.

Working in close collaboration with our clients and supply chain, we deliver projects all the way from feasibility through to construction, commissioning, and handover - with a focus on providing great outcomes. We are assisting various UK water companies to deliver a range of vital projects as part of our on-going design and build frameworks. In particular, our hydraulic modelling team are providing inputs to reduce the risk of spill to the environment from storm overflows.

Our busy and growing team are looking for a talented individual to support us on our current and upcoming projects as a Graduate Hydraulic Modeller in Durham. This role is a key part of the water team, and you will be working on exciting and diverse projects throughout the northeast and the rest of the UK.

What you’ll do:

• Support on hydraulic modelling studies, Sewerage Management Planning, Network Modelling as well as other projects requiring detailed technical analysis/asset management
• Searching for and organising data and information;
• Data analysis, visualisation and programming (eg. FME, Power BI and other tools)
• Feasibility studies/options development: Asset Performance Assessments/Reviews, Report preparation/drawings, scheduling of work for sub-contractors and third-party survey teams, and liaison during the projects.
• Provide technical capability on wastewater projects as part of a project team
• Assist the Project Manager in the management/co-ordination of projects
• Attend and contribute to project meetings
• Contributing to technical reports and presentations;
• Supporting the development of proposals for new projects.

What you’ll need:

• Relevant degree-level qualification (e.g.: Geography, Hydrology, Environmental Science)
• Able to collaborate and work effectively within a multidiscipline and diverse team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An interest in developing a career in Urban Drainage modelling/Asset management to gain a full understanding of new projects and different clients, which will provide fresh experiences and support your development.

What’s in it for you:

• 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.
• You will work on projects that have a positive impact on the community whilst receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• In addition to the bespoke training and development detailed above, you can access a huge variety of staff benefits including 26 days' annual leave, holiday purchase, high street gym discounts, access to our Early Career Professionals network and lots more to look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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.

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. 

1e127ede32d8f816eacfb0aed73cee11