Senior Engineering Manager

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Senior Engineering Manager to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

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

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet— delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure.  

To lead us through our journey of Engineering evolution and define the future of engineering in the water sector, we’re seeking a transformational Senior Engineering Manager

What You’ll Be Leading

• Strategic planning & transformation initiatives
• Embracing innovation – from AI to DfMA to nature-based solutions
• Supporting an ambitious recruitment and resourcing strategy
• Driving performance, quality, consistency & delivery excellence
• Building an inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture
• Supporting the Engineering Director to manage operations, risk and growth
• Championing sustainability, health & safety, and continuous improvement
• Representing the @one Alliance within the sector and beyond

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Engineering (or related discipline)
• Project & change management experience (qualification desirable)
• Proven leadership in engineering, operations, and transformation
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire and empower others
• Strong experience in improving performance through innovation
• Passion for sustainability, safety and creating long-term impact

Why Join @one Alliance?

• Be at the heart of the UK’s most ambitious water programme
• Work with leading partners across design, build and innovation
• Hybrid, flexible working with purpose-led, inclusive culture
• Help deliver environmental and social prosperity to 6+ million people
• Shape a legacy that protects water, nature, and future generations

Be part of something greener.

Apply now to lead the next chapter in water infrastructure transformation.

Together, let’s create a future we can be proud of.

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

What we can offer: 

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience.

Our core benefits include: 

• Pension matched by employer up to 7% 
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave 
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options 
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave  
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs 
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide  
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available  

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.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

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

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

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