Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education have presented their first ever Groundworker Apprentice of the Year award to Jack Jewkes, a Level 2 GCO groundworker apprentice from the @one alliance collaborative skills team working at JN Bentley. Explaining why Jack was chosen for this award, the judges commended the fact that “Jack has settled in well with JN Bentley, impressing his managers and colleagues with his hard work ethic.” They further commented: “Jack has had to go out of his comfort zone on several occasions and he joined the JNB training manager at the ‘Yorkshire & Humber Speakers for schools’ campaign event in 2021, where he gave a presentation to over 200 pupils about his apprenticeship journey. He has had good progress on his NVQ and has proved to be a good and reliable worker.” Speaking about his win, Jack said: “To be noticed for the hard work and dedication I have put into the apprenticeship so far is overwhelming. Being able to speak to schools on Microsoft Teams about my journey on the apprenticeship, to featuring in the @one alliance newspaper shows that the work you do doesn’t go unnoticed. When starting the apprenticeship I hadn’t much of a clue on what jobs I’d be doing, so I was a bit nervous on what to expect and what was going to be expected of me. Since then, I have done a variety of projects, each one allowing me to learn new skills along the apprenticeship program, include talking in front of a large group of people to being trained on jobs within an experienced gang.” Groundworker apprentices work closely with site engineers to prepare sites ready for construction works to begin, by interpreting design specifications and assisting throughout the process, from conception to completion, working closely with all on-site construction personnel. Find out more about doing an apprenticeship with us by visiting our careers page. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news from across the business.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) received three awards at this year’s ICE East Midlands awards gala, all for our project at Stoke Bardolph Thermal Hydrolysis Plant, delivered with Severn Trent Water. The team picked up awards for Large Project of the Year, Team Achievement and Sustainability. Awarded outside of our existing framework agreements with Severn Trent, the new £42m Advanced Anaerobic Digestion facility at Stoke Bardolph turns sewage into biogas that is exported to the gas network and treats the remaining solids so that it meets the highest standards for use as a fertiliser. The aim is to increase the yield and improve the quality of the biogas and cake produced at Stoke Bardolph, products that re-used for power and in agriculture. The team applied our Quality, Cost and Efficiency strategy to see how things could be achieved Right 1st Time, and, with a complex range of mechanical plant, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) was the key. Having key work packages and mechanical items built away from site meant that on-site demolition and civil work could progress at the same time. Packages were then delivered to site for rapid installation, compared to a traditional on-site approach with a lengthy assembly and installation period. The boiler house is a great example of the benefits that MMC brings. We worked with our expert supply chain to learn from previous projects we’ve delivered together. As a result, the boiler house was manufactured, fully assembled and tested off-site, before being separated into modules for delivery and installation at site. The modular design, including the electrical system, used innovative quick-fit connections between sectors. Our approach saved 26 weeks on site. The energy saving features of this plan, together with the sustainable products being produced (gas to grid and class A agricultural fertiliser), make it another in the growing suite of innovative step change projects that the water sector is implementing. The project has also been named a finalist at the British Construction Industry Awards two years running: in 2021 for Industry Transformation and Innovation, and in 2022 for Utility Project of the Year. (L-R) Steve Clarke (STW), James Hopkinson (MMB), Mark Linney (MMB), Eleanor Rycroft (STW), Nick Braithwaite (MMB), Stephen Rooke (MMB), Sam Craig (STW), Jamie Beech (MMB). Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date with all the latest news from around the business.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) and JBA Bentley are proud to have been shortlisted seven times at the 2023 British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA). Being named as finalists across the categories demonstrates the variety of work we deliver and recognises the efforts of all those involved, including our people, clients, and partners. Upon being shortlisted, director Steve Tetlow, said, “We are pleased to have been named as finalists in the British Construction Industry Awards again this year. The awards are the most prestigious in our sector and recognise real engineering and construction excellence. “Awards are important because they not only provide external validation for the quality of projects we are delivering with our clients, but they recognise the hard work of our talented teams and suppliers too. “Well done to everyone involved.” Shortlisted projects: Embsay Water Treatment Works – MMB - Carbon Net Zero Initiative of the Year and Utility Project of the Year Our project at Embsay for Yorkshire Water addressed several improvements to secure a resilient and reliable supply of clean water, and ensured these solutions were affordable by implementing value engineering based upon PAS2080 design principles – most notably, ‘Build Less’. We identified an opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint by eliminating the need to build new manganese filters, after Moata Carbon Portal showed that over half of the project’s carbon footprint would be in their construction. Yorkshire Water had previously used catchment-based solutions to address raw water quality and reduce manganese levels. We proposed that process changes to existing plant, rather than constructing new filters, could deliver the same treated water quality parameters. Our solution reduced operating carbon by 130 tonnes of CO2e annually. Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) – MMB – Carbon Net Zero Initiative of the Year and Product Innovation of the Year MMB is a partner on SPA - one of the largest strategic water infrastructure projects in the UK. Taking a forward thinking and innovative approach, the ambitious project is creating hundreds of kilometres of interconnecting mains and associated pumping equipment, to ensure the region is resilient to the risk of drought by securing water supplies for future generations. The entire pipeline has been designed to have the lowest carbon footprint possible, in line with Anglian Water’s pledge to reach net zero carbon by 2030. The project has innovation at its heart, unlocking efficiencies at every stage. MMB trialled and proved the validity of a ‘low water’ approach to commissioning that uses air to drive slugs of water between swabs to clean and disinfect the pipes. Traditional commissioning would have required over 1bn litres of water on SPA. Our approach cut this by approximately 95%. You can read all about SPA at Water Projects Online. Great Yarmouth Tidal Defences – JBA Bentley - Temporary Works Initiative of the Year One of JBA Bentley’s largest projects for the Environment Agency, the £42.9m flood defence scheme has now reached stage 2 completion and will provide better protection to 4,500 homes and business in Great Yarmouth. Without the development of an innovative temporary works solution to facilitate the major quayside flood defence improvement works, Victorian-era Grist Mill would not have been saved. Tasked with using two 300T cranes working in tandem to feed piles to the waterfront, re-usable steel crane pads meant that the operation could take place within a challenging site constrained in size, sitting on a plethora of buried services and surrounded by residents and businesses. The approach made the project viable and at the same time eliminated 9,000 tonnes of stone from the temporary works solution, and reduced carbon by 78%. Read more about the project in this Environment Agency article published on the Government website. Mill Fleam Pumping Station (Project MUNIO) – JBA Bentley – Environmental Project of the Year The £8m scheme – which recently won Medium Project of the Year at the ICE East Midlands Merit Awards - is a key piece of flood defence infrastructure, providing heightened protection in Derby city centre during heavy rainfall, an area that has suffered historic river and surface water flooding. Several innovations helped overcome space and time constraints, including 3D and augmented reality to improve resource use and safety; off-site and factory manufactured products reducing site-time and enhancing quality; and collaborative design, commissioning, construction and client teams, ensuring the right solution at the right time. Embodied carbon was monitored and removed, and environmental enhancements implemented, as well as ecological management to reduce disturbance to local bat species. Bradford Beck Culvert Remediation Scheme – JBA Bentley - Upgrade and Renewal Project of the Year An excellent example of the benefits of early contractor involvement, this scheme saw JBA Bentley carry out urgent repairs to the cast iron beams spanning the culvert underneath the former Bradford Odeon cinema, to maintain the structural integrity of the building ahead of major renovations. The solution delivered significant cost savings compared with alternative solutions and meant works to transform the venue were not delayed. - Colleagues will present to BCIA judges in September before the winners are announced at a ceremony in October. Find out more about the BCIA awards, including a full list of those shortlisted, here. - Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news from around the organisation.For more information contact:

Mott MacDonald Bentley are proud to have partnered with Able Futures, who deliver the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. Able Futures are there to provide practical help and support to individuals who are facing emotional challenges which are affecting them at work. They can provide access to 9 months tailored, one-to-one advice, support and guidance from a mental health professional who can help individuals to build self-care and wellbeing routines, tackle issues, feel better and learn effective ways to manage their emotional health through the ups and downs of life. Individuals self-refer to the programmes which enables them to work confidentially with a dedicated Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant (VRC) to create a plan which is tailored to their needs, and, through regular one-to-one sessions over a nine-month period, are supported to put that plan into action to reach their goals and improve their wellbeing. The Able Futures service is designed to support individuals with a range of issues, including stress management, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bereavement, anger management, coping with change and improving communication, organisation, and time management skills. Rachael Bester, Wellbeing and Benefits Manager, commented: “The support available through Able Futures is an important part of our Wellbeing programme and is available not only to our employees and apprentices, but also our agency and contract workers. I have already received a number of testimonials from individuals who have benefitted from this support and described it as invaluable.” For more information, visit www.able-futures.co.uk 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 secured a place on National Gas Transmission’s Asset Health Framework to provide multidisciplinary design and construction services across the UK’s gas transmission network. The framework builds on JN Bentley’s success in securing a place on National Gas Transmission’s Minor Civils Framework in 2022. The new framework provides MMB with the opportunity to expand its operations in the energy market, supporting National Gas with the delivery of its regulatory programme for the next four years. The scope of work will include detailed design, construction and commissioning of a wide variety of works, including buried pipeline integrity and protection systems; above ground pipework cladding and cathodic protection systems; above ground installation (AGI) equipment such as flow control, scrubbers, filters, preheaters and compressors; pipe supports, pits and ducting systems; security, fencing, access and buildings; and decommissioning and removal of redundant assets. Director for MMB, Nick Lister, commented, “We are delighted to have been appointed to National Gas Transmission’s Asset Health Framework. “As owners and operators of Britain’s gas network, National Gas Transmission deliver energy to where it is needed right across the county; we are proud that MMB will be playing its part in helping them achieve this over the next four years. “It gives us opportunity to demonstrate our expertise in what is a growing sector for our organisation and provides important diversification for our portfolio.” MMB has already secured its first contract within the framework, a £3.5m package as part of the National AGI Asset Health Campaign (NARC). Starting later this year, works will be delivered at four sites across the South East of England. National Gas Transmission is the new name for National Grid Gas Transmission, which changed on 31st January 2023.

his International Women’s Day, the theme was #EmbraceEquity. Equity is all about levelling the playing field and ensuring people get access to the same opportunities. It recognises that people need different things to succeed by taking into account the barriers some people face and the specific resources they need to overcome them. The construction industry needs to work harder to increase female representation, so it’s important that everyone does their bit to help create positive change. This year, colleagues from across the business came together to speak about how they are embracing equity, why it’s important and how others can be a good ally in making Mott MacDonald Bentley an even more equitable place to work. Watch the video below: https://youtu.be/1FT7HA3jbJY Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up to date with news from across the business.

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