JBA Bentley is proud to join the line up of exhibitors at the Flood & Coast Conference and Exhibition at the Telford International Centre on 7-9th June 2022. JBA Bentley – the integrated design and build offering - brings together JBA’s vast and highly respected in-house expertise for developing sustainable low carbon solutions, with JN Bentley’s safe, trusted, responsible, and efficient delivery. Flood & Coast is a unique event attracting exhibitors, speakers and visitors from around the world to discuss and debate the impacts of climate change on flood and coastal erosion risk management. Produced by one of JBA Bentley’s key clients – the Environment Agency – in partnership with CIWEM, the event brings together industry professionals to discuss innovative ways of working together and with the communities most affected by flooding and coastal erosion. On stand B8, JBA Bentley will be showcasing what it brings to the flood and coastal erosion risk management sector. We’ll demonstrate how our fully integrated design and build offering provides the EA, other risk Management authorities and the community with low carbon solutions that are delivered in a safe and efficient way. Also on the stand will be colleagues from parent company JBA Consulting. Come say hello – we’d love to meet! - You can learn all about JBA Bentley here.

JN Bentley is set to attend two Career Transition Partnership (CTP) employment fairs for ex-military personnel. JN Bentley is proud to support the UK Armed Services community, and welcomes the wealth of skills, knowledge and experience they bring to our business. JN Bentley will be attending the following events: North – Thursday 22nd September – Leeds | More East Midlands - Thursday 10th November - Newark | More Come and say hello to find out more about opportunities at JN Bentley and how you could build your career with us. - Visit the CTP website to find out more about the Employment Fairs and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest news from around the business.

JN Bentley has secured a place on five lots within the new multi-million-pound YORcivil3 Contractors Frameworks. This gives the national engineering and construction contractor the opportunity to bid for projects with an estimated combined value of £800m over the next four years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The YORcivil3 frameworks will deliver local authority civil engineering projects valued up to £10m, including highways, bridges, drainage, flood alleviation and coastal works. The frameworks cover the entire Yorkshire and Humber region. Upon contract award, JN Bentley director Jonathan Burton said, “We are delighted that JN Bentley has been appointed to the latest iteration of the YORcivil framework. “The contract will afford us the opportunity to demonstrate our skills on both a design-and-construct and construct-only basis. “With our company roots in Yorkshire, we look forward to continuing our track-record of working with local authorities in the region. We bring to the table a collaborative approach to delivery, focusing on affordability and sustainability – using the latest digital tools.” YORcivil3 builds on JN Bentley’s local authority client portfolio that currently includes Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Cumbria County Council and the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent. Read more on the YORhub website.

James Harris, executive chair, Mott MacDonald, comments on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedication to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth nations has been unparalleled and she was rightly held in the highest regard and affection by people around the world. On behalf of Mott MacDonald, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. James Harris, executive chair, Mott MacDonald

JN Bentley has published its latest annual review. The review takes a look back on the last 12 months in JN Bentley and its subsidiary design-and-build organisations, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) and JBA Bentley. 2022 was a year of consolidation and growth for the business. Working on exciting schemes with valued clients across the UK, it was the safest year on record and saw the organisation return to a strong commercial footing. This has led to what is already proving to be a busy 2023 – a year that could see the company surpass £400m revenue for the first time in its history. The review covers core areas of the business – including a focus on people, safety and money. It is packed full of case studies and examples of JN Bentley, MMB and JBA Bentley at their very best, delivering great outcomes for clients and providing a great place to work. We hope you enjoy the read. Read the annual review here We have a small number of printed copies of the annual review available. To request a copy, please email communications@jnbentley.co.uk.

As part of parent company Mott MacDonald’s certification, JN Bentley has achieved carbon neutral status for the very first time after meeting PAS 2060 – the internationally recognised specification for carbon neutrality. Certification follows external verification of JN Bentley’s carbon footprint by the Carbon Trust. This footprint covers emissions from fuel and energy used on construction sites and in offices, plus the operational impact of home working and employee-owned vehicles. One of the first organisations in its sector to achieve independent verification, JN Bentley has achieved carbon neutrality through a combination of effective energy and carbon management and responsible offsetting. Steve Tetlow, JN Bentley director responsible for greenhouse gas emission reduction, said, “We’re pleased to have been certified as carbon neutral following verification from the Carbon Trust. “Certification demonstrates to our clients, suppliers and colleagues that we are taking the carbon challenge seriously and taking meaningful steps on our journey to becoming net zero – something we have committed to achieve by 2040. “In the future we intend to further reduce our footprint through alternative, innovative means such as being operationally ‘green’ and developing low carbon solutions for our clients. “Lots of hard work has gone into achieving certification for the very first time; thank you to everyone involved.” Read our Carbon Neutral Qualifying Explanatory Statement. Details of Mott MacDonald’s journey to net zero can be found on the company website.

JN Bentley has successfully achieved SafeContractor reaccreditation following an annual audit. SafeContractor accreditation demonstrates that JN Bentley continues to meet the highest standards of health and safety management. External verification gives clients, suppliers and colleagues evidence that its systems and procedures are first-class and doing what they are there to achieve - keeping everyone safe in the workplace. Jamie Fitton, QES Director, said, “We are pleased to achieve SafeContractor accreditation for another 12 months. It helps demonstrate that the care and hard work we put into health and safety at JN Bentley is working. “2022 was the best year yet for health and safety at JN Bentley. We recorded our lowest ever all-injury frequency rate – but we recognise that our work is far from done. “We are committed to achieving ZERO injuries are fundamentally believe this is an achievable ambition. “In 2023 we will continue to engage colleagues in health and safety through initiatives and a commitment to ensuring safety is a team game where everyone looks out for each other.” SafeContractor accreditation complements existing accreditations in JN Bentley’s portfolio, including ISO 45001, Achilles UVDB Verify and CHAS – the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. As well as JN Bentley, accreditation also covers Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) and JBA Bentley. - Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up to date with news from across the business.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) has hosted a construction safety assembly with pupils at a school close to a new project in the North-East. With Springwell Village Primary School located nearby to where MMB have been appointed by Northumbrian Water to help build a new £50m+ underground reservoir, the site team recognised the need to engage and educate the local children about the importance of site safety. They considered that many children might not have been exposed to construction sites and delivering an interactive presentation could help to educate them about the dangers. The presentation was given to the entire school, where the team explained their role in construction and emphasised their commitment to keeping the community safe and the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety training. They also engaged the children with a ‘spot the hazards’ activity and asked questions throughout, sparking participation. The team then developed a creative competition for the pupils to design site safety posters; the winning poster from each year group would be displayed on site for all to see. The children thoroughly enjoyed the activities and took the opportunity to ask questions too. The school thanked MMB for the assembly, and the team were pleased to have left the children with a better understanding of site safety and to have established a positive relationship with the community. As schools are often at the heart of many communities, educational visits are important in helping us to promote STEM and engage with local stakeholders so that they understand the purpose of the schemes we’re delivering, ensuring that we leave a positive legacy in our operational areas. An MMB Site Agent recently gave a similar assembly presentation about PPE to over 90 primary school students near to our Project Munio, where we are designing and building a new pumping station for Derby City Council. Close to Cinderford Wetlands, a nature-based solution scheme we’re delivering with Severn Trent Water, two members of the MMB design team spent a day at the local junior school where they engaged in activities with around 200 pupils on the topic of wastewater filtration. Following the assembly, Sarah-Jayne Parvin, Customer Liaison Officer for MMB, commented, “The team were delighted that the presentation was received well by the school children and to see so many engaging with site safety – something that could easily be seen as a ‘boring’ subject! We look forward to continuing to work with the community in the future – their support and involvement are critical to the success of this project.” Operations Director, Tom Lewis, added, “Supporting the communities surrounding our sites is of high importance to us. We work hard to develop lasting and trusting relationships with our customers, acting as ambassadors for our clients (explaining why we are doing the work and the resulting benefits). We encourage our teams to add value to the communities in which we work by utilising their time, skills and expertise where possible. Well done to the team at Springwell for being a great example of this.” Above: The MMB team delivering their site safety presentation for children at Springwell Village Primary School, where we’ve been contracted by Northumbrian Water to build a new underground reservoir nearby – a £50m+ scheme that’ll secure water supplies for thousands of customers in South Tyneside. - Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up-to-date with the latest news from across the business.

JN Bentley has supported the Mental Health Foundation’s annual Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year focused on an important theme many can relate to: anxiety. Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, but just one conversation has the power to change lives. Colleagues at JN Bentley are regularly encouraged to take a Wellbeing Moment during team meetings to discuss important wellbeing topics, alongside a reminder of the support offered by the company, including a partnership with Able Futures and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as a network of wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders who are there to provide confidential support. This has also seen a number of colleagues sharing their personal stories and experiences with mental health, to powerful effect. Across offices and sites, throughout the week colleagues took part in initiatives and activities to support the campaign and raise awareness. In Leeds, employees enjoyed a coffee and cake morning, before taking part in a relaxing meditation session at a nearby park square. Office Manager, Katy, commented: "It was lovely - such a great atmosphere. The circle just got bigger and bigger as more people joined!". The office sports and social committee also organised pottery painting as the social event of the month and a meditation session at lunchtime. Everyone can play their part in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and campaigns such as this highlight the importance of building supportive environments and having open conversations. Above: colleagues in Leeds took part in a meditation session in the park during Mental Health Awareness Week. - Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up-to-date with the latest news from across the business.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) donated their skills, time and expertise to the Pittington community to give their village hall a makeover. In partnership with Northumbrian Water (NWG), volunteers from MMB came together to repaint the village hall, giving back to the local community as thanks for their cooperation whilst critical works were carried out in the area. Part of an £11m scheme, MMB are working with Northumbrian Water to carry out essential work to improve the performance and flexibility of the wastewater network and wastewater treatment works in the Pittington and Sherburn areas. Over the last 11 months, MMB has installed 3.4 kilometres of rising main and gravity sewer from Pittington to Sherburn Sewage Treatment Works. The project also includes the construction of a new pumping station in Pittington and upgrades to Sherburn Sewage Treatment Works. At the heart of the community, Pittington village hall needed a makeover to breathe new life into the building. Volunteers from MMB, NWG and the Pittington community came together to give the hall an update – it’s amazing what a coat of paint and a good bit of elbow grease can do! Gabrielle Ward, Customer Liaison Officer at MMB said: “Thank you to everyone who to took time out of their busy schedules to come and give back to this great community! Thank you to everyone who came along and helped, and also a big shout out to Jodie, the hall manager, for the bacon sandwiches! We had a lovely day helping to give this much loved space in the community a makeover.” Through our corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach, we aim to make a positive difference by giving back to the communities where we work, by providing our skills, time and expertise to support community projects – and this is a great example of that. Read more about the project here. Follow us on LinkedIn and X to keep up-to-date with the latest news from across the business.