Infrastructure Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for an Infrastructure Engineer to be based in Madrid or Seville and join our growing Water to team to support Mott MacDonald Bentley’s work with the @one Alliance and Anglian Water. You will help to deliver a broad range of innovative and environmentally-driven infrastructure projects – from urban drainage to nature-based solutions like constructed wetlands.

As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities.

With a large ramp-up of work in front of us, we have a host of engineering projects which require our Delivery team to provide enthusiasm and innovation to deliver engineering excellence. 

What will you be doing as our new Infrastructure Engineer? 

Key responsibilities: 

• Apply engineering knowledge in potable and wastewater design, including pipeline design, and relevant British/Eurocode standards.
• Develop designs from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, ensuring technical quality and compliance.
• Understand and incorporate various pipeline construction methods, ancillary components, and GIS tools where applicable.
• Produce and interpret technical drawings and design sketches; contribute to specifications, proposals, and schedules.
• Implement health and safety principles in design, including Design Risk Assessments and Pre-Construction Information (PCI) files.
• Support project delivery by reviewing technical work, maintaining documentation standards, and addressing contractor queries.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless project interfaces and promote technical innovation.
• Communicate effectively across all levels to uphold design integrity, manage risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours…. 

You'll have extensive experience in a project engineering environment and will hold a degree (or similar qualification) in a relevant Engineering discipline. With a strong Electrical Engineering background ideally in the Water sector and a keenness to work in a multi disciplined engineering team to work together to solve complex problems. There will also be a requirement to be able to attend client and site meetings in Peterborough, UK.

• Experience working on capital projects within the water sector is highly desirable.
• A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng/MSc, minimum 2:1) from a recognised university is preferred, though not essential.
• Strong understanding and practical experience in infrastructure design calculations, including pipework, thrust blocks, manholes, shaft tanks, and attenuation structures, using British Standards, Eurocodes, and industry guidance (e.g., CIRIA, BRE).
• Familiarity with Design & Build project environments is an advantage.
• Member of a professional body
• Advanced Level of English / ability to work in English
• Willing to travel to UK on regular basis

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We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
 
Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

 
Agile working 
Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.  
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
 
•    Holiday entitlement
•    Life assurance
•    Professional membership subscription 
•    Private medical insurance 
•    Pension scheme 
•    Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5  
•    Annual bonus scheme  
•    Flexible benefits that suit you, including restaurant voucher, transport card or day care voucher.
•    Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
•    Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities 
•    The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes