JN Bentley, the UK contracting arm of the global employee-owned engineering consultancy, Mott MacDonald Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Leed Engineering & Construction, a privately owned civil contractor delivering projects in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia. Leed is a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction company, specialising in complex infrastructure projects. Founded in 2001, the business has grown rapidly to become a national infrastructure contractor with a team of over 350 people and offices in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. The company has extensive civil construction experience across water, dams, environmental works, roads, bridges and general earthworks as well as related engineering, construction methodology, planning and design. Paul Bentley, JN Bentley managing director said: “Leed has built an impressive reputation across Australia for delivering high quality, technically challenging projects, and their expertise is well aligned with our own commitment to safe, reliable and innovative delivery. This acquisition is an opportunity to strengthen Mott MacDonald’s contracting offering, supported by JN Bentley’s 53-year construction heritage and the success of our design and build business, Mott MacDonald Bentley.” The partnership will enable Mott MacDonald to strengthen its contracting business in Australia, mirroring the success of its UK-based design and build construction business – enhancing the integrated delivery of water projects through the specialist expertise brought by Leed’s talented team. Adrian Jones, Mott MacDonald’s regional managing director for Asia Pacific, New Zealand and Australia said: “There is a significant demand for new and upgraded infrastructure across Australia and particularly in the water sector. By combining the capabilities of Mott MacDonald and Leed it takes our technical expertise to the next level, enabling us to provide a fully integrated design and construction offering to our clients in this space.” Craig Laslett, Leed managing director said: “Leed is pleased to be joining JN Bentley at a time of significant investment in water and civil infrastructure across Australia. With a shared focus on delivering quality outcomes for clients, our combined capabilities will support the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects across Australia.” Pictured (L-R): Steve Tetlow (director, JN Bentley), Andrew Millar (chairman of the board, Leed), Adrian Jones (regional managing director, Asia Pacific, New Zealand and Australia, Mott MacDonald) and Craig Laslett (managing director, Leed)

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) has been confirmed as a partner for a new joint enterprise with Scottish Water that will transform the country’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Seven companies will collaborate with Scottish Water on the joint enterprise, which represents the biggest ever programme of investment for the publicly-owned utility company. Set to enhance Scotland’s water and waste water assets over the period from 2027 to 2033, the enterprise will help preserve the nation’s world-class water quality, protect the environment, and ensure services continue to meet the needs of the utility’s customers. The initial six-year delivery period of the joint-enterprise is part of a proposed £8bn investment outlined in the recently published 2027-33 Business Plan. Ian Bester, operations director at MMB, commented: “We’re delighted to be confirmed as a partner on this important new enterprise with Scottish Water. "Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, we will play a key role in supporting Scottish Water’s ambition to enhance and protect vital public assets, ensuring resilient water services and a healthier environment. "The enterprise presents a significant opportunity to strengthen water and wastewater infrastructure across Scotland, and we look forward to working closely with Scottish Water, partner organisations and the local supply chain to deliver lasting value." Rob Mustard, director of capital investment at Scottish Water, said: "The Enterprise is part of the most significant programme of investment and way of working we have ever implemented. It supports our goals of financial sustainability, service excellence, and going beyond net zero, all while contributing to a flourishing Scotland. "We’re moving to an 'advanced partnering' model, shifting from traditional contracting to a more collaborative approach. This model brings partners together through agreed outcomes, ensuring we deliver value for our customers and innovation in every project. "It represents a significant evolution in how we approach capital investments. It's designed to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, aligning with our long-term goals of environmental stewardship and community enhancement. We’re eager to partner with others to achieve these ambitions." The initial six-year investment programme will support job creation, including new roles resulting from increased investment and opportunities for young people. The Enterprise will enable MMB and its fellow partners to contribute to local communities and prioritise social value through 6,000 volunteering days, 400+ educational visits, and other community engagement. Come and shape the Enterprise Following MMB’s success in securing a place on Scottish Water’s exciting new enterprise, we’re looking for talented people to come and join our team. You might already be in Scotland or be open to relocating – but if you have water sector experience or experience in the following roles then MMB would love to hear from you: Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, MEICA) Design and site engineering Contracts and site management Quantity surveying/commercial You’ll be part of a collaborative, people‑focused business delivering projects that improve communities, protect the environment, and drive sustainability. Interested? Get in touch with Pamela Wray-Slack for an initial chat or submit your CV directly through the MMB careers site.

JN Bentley has published its 2025 annual review. The review looks back on the last 12 months in JN Bentley and its fully-integrated design and build companies, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) and JBA Bentley. The review reflects on what was another positive period for the organisation – and its busiest ever – with a record £600m in revenue delivered with clients across the UK. The business welcomed new people and clients and made real progress where it matters most: health and safety. The launch of the company’s control of high energy hazards programme, alongside continued investment in new technology, is helping to make sites safer places to work – taking the business to a place where zero injuries will be a reality. The annual review covers core areas of the organisation – including a focus on people, safety and money - plus case studies that demonstrate the very best of JN Bentley, MMB and JBA Bentley. Please enjoy the read. We have a small number of printed copies of the annual review available. To request a copy, please email communications@jnbentley.co.uk.

Founded in 1972, JN Bentley has seen significant growth in the years since, delivering work across the building, civil engineering and environmental sectors across the UK. 1970s JN Bentley was founded in 1972 and was principally involved in water and sewerage works. 1980s The 1980s saw JN Bentley become something of a pioneer in providing both design and build services to clients in-house. 1990s Together with a focus on civil engineering, the 1990s saw JN Bentley diversify its operations into the waste sector too. 2000s As MMB became more established, the 2000s saw geographical expansion as we built new office premises in Durham and secured a place on a new framework with Severn Trent Water. Present day JN Bentley joined the Mott MacDonald Group in 2014, building on 15 years of success through MMB. Back Next About us Introducing JN Bentley Vision and values Publications 1970s Like JN Bentley was founded with offices in Skipton, North Yorkshire, in 1972. To begin with the company was principally involved in water and sewerage works. Our works for the water authorities in Bradford and Craven, delivered alongside civil engineering schemes for Local Authorities in Yorkshire and East Lancashire, laid the foundations for our historic association with the water industry. JN Bentley was founded with offices in Skipton, North Yorkshire, in 1972. To begin with the company was principally involved in water and sewerage works. Our works for the water authorities in Bradford and Craven, delivered alongside civil engineering schemes for Local Authorities in Yorkshire and East Lancashire, laid the foundations for our historic association with the water industry. 1970s Like 1980s Like During the 1980s we added building construction to our range of services with the completion of many successful industrial building projects. JN Bentley was something of a pioneer in providing both design and build services to clients in-house. Between 1985 and 1995, JN Bentley completed two ambitious, high profile residential development projects. The first was at Linton, near Grassington in North Yorkshire and the other at Cowan Head, near Kendal in the Lake District. During the 1980s we added building construction to our range of services with the completion of many successful industrial building projects. JN Bentley was something of a pioneer in providing both design and build services to clients in-house. Between 1985 and 1995, JN Bentley completed two ambitious, high profile residential development projects. The first was at Linton, near Grassington in North Yorkshire and the other at Cowan Head, near Kendal in the Lake District. 1980s Like 1990s Like The 1990s saw a focus on civil engineering, through a strengthened relationship with Yorkshire Water and diversification into the waste sector. The geographic range of our activities was extended across the north of England, with a focus on blue chip and local government clients. We continued to develop expertise in design and construction, which in the water industry included process, mechanical and electrical design, installation and commissioning. The 1990s saw a focus on civil engineering, through a strengthened relationship with Yorkshire Water and diversification into the waste sector. The geographic range of our activities was extended across the north of England, with a focus on blue chip and local government clients. We continued to develop expertise in design and construction, which in the water industry included process, mechanical and electrical design, installation and commissioning. 1990s Like 2000s Like In 1999 we formed MMB with consultant Mott MacDonald, to deliver full design and construction services. The 2000s saw the beginning of our geographic diversification, with offices opening in Durham and Shifnal. We established a co-located contract office with Yorkshire Water in Leeds and worked with The Coal Authority for the first time, constructing the first of many mine water treatment works. In 1999 we formed MMB with consultant Mott MacDonald, to deliver full design and construction services. The 2000s saw the beginning of our geographic diversification, with offices opening in Durham and Shifnal. We established a co-located contract office with Yorkshire Water in Leeds and worked with The Coal Authority for the first time, constructing the first of many mine water treatment works. 2000s Like 2010s Like The business sustained growth throughout the 2010s, hitting a key milestone of delivering £300m in turnover in a single year in 2018. Our second joint venture was formed in 2013 – this time with environmental consultancy, Jeremy Benn Associates. As it closes in on its tenth birthday, JBA Bentley continues to focus on the safe and efficient delivery of low carbon solutions with the likes of the Environment Agency and Coal Authority. Our partnership with Mott MacDonald saw JN Bentley Ltd join the Mott MacDonald Group in 2014 after a successful 15 year relationship. Since then we have delivered over £1billion worth of work together for clients in the water sector and beyond. The business sustained growth throughout the 2010s, hitting a key milestone of delivering £300m in turnover in a single year in 2018. Our second joint venture was formed in 2013 – this time with environmental consultancy, Jeremy Benn Associates. As it closes in on its tenth birthday, JBA Bentley continues to focus on the safe and efficient delivery of low carbon solutions with the likes of the Environment Agency and Coal Authority. Our partnership with Mott MacDonald saw JN Bentley Ltd join the Mott MacDonald Group in 2014 after a successful 15 year relationship. Since then we have delivered over £1billion worth of work together for clients in the water sector and beyond. 2010s Like Present day Like The organisation continues to grow and diversify. History has shown that we have good people, delivering important projects for clients with whom we have built long-lasting relationships. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2022 and now work with nine of the UK’s largest water companies, plus the Environment Agency, Canal & River Trust and clients in sectors such energy, industrial building and highways. The organisation continues to grow and diversify. History has shown that we have good people, delivering important projects for clients with whom we have built long-lasting relationships. We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2022 and now work with nine of the UK’s largest water companies, plus the Environment Agency, Canal & River Trust and clients in sectors such energy, industrial building and highways. Present day Like Repeat business is the recognition that we’re looking for - but it’s nice to pick up an award or two along the way. Awards ABOUT JN Bentley Ltd is part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald, offering our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK. Who we are ABOUT We integrate inclusion and belonging, professional and personal development, and health and wellbeing into our business culture. People OUR APPROACH Our aim is to reduce water consumption, minimise our waste, and use energy efficiently. Preserving resources OUR APPROACH We must deliver quality solutions in a cost and efficient way. Doing so ensures we add value for our clients and continue to thrive as an organisation. How do we achieve this? Through our Quality, Cost & Efficiency Strategy. Quality, cost and efficiency OUR APPROACH This is an overview of digital in JN Bentley, including our investment in digital delivery and our company digital transformation and how it is embedded in everything we do. Digital delivery OUR APPROACH The long-standing values that first made JN Bentley a success continue to be central to our business. Our heritage Publications Our heritage Our policies Awards Who we are > Ethics Vision and values > About us Supply chain Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Close Supply chain Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. FEATURED NEWS ARTICLE Close News View all Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... 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JN Bentley's "Sustainability People" page highlights commitment to diversity, skills, inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement in their workforce People We’re one of a handful of top employers across the UK who have achieved gold membership of The 5% Club – a dynamic movement of employers committed to providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities. People At JN Bentley we are committed to creating a fun workplace, where people have a voice, are safe, reach their potential and prosper, and where rewards are shared. Back Next About us Introducing JN Bentley Vision and values Publications Repeat business is the recognition that we’re looking for - but it’s nice to pick up an award or two along the way. Awards ABOUT JN Bentley Ltd is part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald, offering our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK. Who we are ABOUT We integrate inclusion and belonging, professional and personal development, and health and wellbeing into our business culture. People OUR APPROACH Our aim is to reduce water consumption, minimise our waste, and use energy efficiently. Preserving resources OUR APPROACH We must deliver quality solutions in a cost and efficient way. Doing so ensures we add value for our clients and continue to thrive as an organisation. How do we achieve this? Through our Quality, Cost & Efficiency Strategy. Quality, cost and efficiency OUR APPROACH This is an overview of digital in JN Bentley, including our investment in digital delivery and our company digital transformation and how it is embedded in everything we do. Digital delivery OUR APPROACH People We integrate inclusion and belonging, professional and personal development, and health and wellbeing into our business culture. Supporting our people is key to building and maintaining a sustainable workforce. A happy, healthy, skilled and diverse workforce not only reflects the communities that we work with, but helps us to build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with those communities and with our clients, opening up new ways of thinking to help deliver better social outcomes for the people we serve. Our business approach is to continue to support early careers, retain a diverse workforce and be an employer of choice. Read more about how we’re investing in our people. View recent people news from across the business in our latest annual review. Publications Our heritage Our policies Awards Who we are > Ethics Vision and values > About us Supply chain Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Close Supply chain Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. FEATURED NEWS ARTICLE Close News View all Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

JN Bentley's "Procurement with Purpose" page focuses on ethical sourcing, local procurement, and sustainable practices, emphasizing SME engagement Procurement with purpose 22 local suppliers were invited to our company seminars celebrating 50 years of JN Bentley. Procurement with purpose One of the key targets within our 'procurement with purpose' strategy is to work to benefit local communities in collaboration with our supply chain. Back Next About us Introducing JN Bentley Vision and values Publications Repeat business is the recognition that we’re looking for - but it’s nice to pick up an award or two along the way. Awards ABOUT JN Bentley Ltd is part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald, offering our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK. Who we are ABOUT We integrate inclusion and belonging, professional and personal development, and health and wellbeing into our business culture. People OUR APPROACH Our aim is to reduce water consumption, minimise our waste, and use energy efficiently. Preserving resources OUR APPROACH We must deliver quality solutions in a cost and efficient way. Doing so ensures we add value for our clients and continue to thrive as an organisation. How do we achieve this? Through our Quality, Cost & Efficiency Strategy. Quality, cost and efficiency OUR APPROACH This is an overview of digital in JN Bentley, including our investment in digital delivery and our company digital transformation and how it is embedded in everything we do. Digital delivery OUR APPROACH Procurement with purpose We make procurement decisions that support causes beyond just the immediate needs and operations of the business. We have responsible and ethical sourcing requirements which are captured in our company procedures. Our contracts with suppliers require commitment to our Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking statement to ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We strive to adopt a ‘source local strategy’ to procure goods and services that are local to the projects we deliver, paying them on time in accordance with our supplier payment commitment. We proactively manage spend to ensure that we have strong representation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a target for spend with SMEs at 70% of our expenditure annually for materials, plant hire and subcontract. We consistently review our product purchase to seek more sustainable and innovative alternatives with a specific focus on sustainable and low carbon site set-up, reducing single-use plastic in the supply chain, using recycled materials over virgin materials, and reducing all streams of waste and packaging where we can. Publications Our heritage Our policies Awards Who we are > Ethics Vision and values > About us Supply chain Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Close Supply chain Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. FEATURED NEWS ARTICLE Close News View all Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...