JN Bentley has published its 2024 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. 2024 was the busiest year in the company's history as over £550m worth of revenue was delivered with clients across the UK. Whilst much of MMB's efforts were focused on helping clients hit critical regulatory output dates in the water sector, JN Bentley and JBA Bentley remained committed to building business in other markets such as environment, industrial building and energy. One particular highlight was closing the latest round of AMP8 contract awards in England and Wales having secured frameworks with nine of the largest regulated water and sewerage companies. It is thanks to the brilliant projects being delivered that the organisation has made itself industry-leading and in turn enjoyed such a successful round of tendering. 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 .

Several Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) and JBA Bentley (JBAB) projects have been featured by UK Water Projects Online in the last 12 months.  UK Water Projects Online is a platform dedicated to showcasing case studies and technical papers related to the water, wastewater, and flood alleviation industries. Check out summaries below and click through to read the detailed technical papers. Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) projects Broadholme Water Recycling Centre (WRC) £35m investment in improving phosphorus removal capabilities and increasing full flow to treatment in Northamptonshire. The project involves installing new sequential batch reactor tanks, upgrading the power supply, and enhancing infrastructure to meet new environmental requirements and accommodate population growth. Read more . Embsay Water Treatment Works (WTW) A standalone 24 ML/d water treatment works, providing clean water to over 15,000 people. MMB reduced the whole life carbon on the project by 77%. The final solution was a single precast concrete structure consisting of new three-compartment contact tanks, a clean backwash tank, and a drywell pumping station. Read more . Esholt Sewage Treatment Works (STW) MMB successfully collaborated with Yorkshire Water to deliver vast improvements at Esholt Sewage Treatment Works. This treats most of the sewage flows from Bradford and parts of northern Leeds, with a flow to full treatment of 3200 l/s. Read more . Mosswood Water Treatment Works (WTW) Located near Derwent Reservoir and serving around 1 million customers, Mosswood WTW was designed to improve water quality by installing a new run-to-waste (RTW) system and constructing an attenuation lagoon. Read more . Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works (STW) MMB collaborated with Severn Trent to develop a solution to meet tightening phosphorus permits at Monkmoor STW. It is the UK’s first large scale installation of MABR technology to enhance ammonia removal. Read more .   Gouthwaite Reservoir MMB delivered the successful design and construction of a large diameter emergency drawdown siphon at one of Yorkshire Water’s largest reservoirs. Capable of 13,500 l/s, it will allow for a 5m reduction in water level within five days in emergencies. Read more . Lower Gornal Sewage Treatment Works (STW) The project successfully implemented tertiary treatment upgrades to meet tightened phosphorus and ammonia consents, saving over £20 million by retaining the site and avoiding costly pipeline installations. Read more . Newthorpe Sewage Treatment Works (STW) MMB collaborated with Severn Trent to deliver improvements at Newthorpe Sewage Treatment Works (STW) in Nottinghamshire. The project aimed to double its capacity to 649 l/s and improve effluent quality by reducing phosphorus concentration to less than 0.2 mg/l. Read more . Red Doles CSO MMB collaborated with Yorkshire Water to refurbish an existing combined sewer overflow that had reached the end of its asset life. This involved installing three new 2.5m hydraulic screens, making structural modifications, and removing the existing concrete weir wall and roof slab. Read more . Springwell Service Reservoir Alongside Northumbrian Water, MMB designed and constructed a 43 ML semi-precast concrete reservoir to enhance water storage and resilience for approximately 250,000 properties in South Tyneside and Wearside. Read more . West Hallington Reservoir MMB developed a design solution of two 700mm diameter siphons to improve drawdown capability, allowing the reservoir to be lowered by 4.8m in 8 days. Read more . Witches Oak MMB collaborated with Severn Trent’s Green Recovery Programme: combining natural solutions with conventional infrastructure. The project aims to develop low-carbon water resources, improve river water quality, and enhance ecosystem services while ensuring water supply resilience. Read more . Several JBA Bentley projects - our environmentally focused integrated design and build business - are also featured on the site and in 2024's publication . JBA Bentley (JBAB) projects Don Regulators The Don Regulators comprise three regulator gates on the River Rother that are owned, operated, and maintained by the Environment Agency (EA). JBA-Bentley worked with the EA to reduce flood risks and improve fish migration across the River Rother catchment with online flood gates and a bespoke full-channel fish pass. Read more . Holderness Flood Alleviation This project aimed at enhancing flood resilience in the Humber region. JBA-Bentley undertook the design and construction of new 10m³/s ‘online’ pumping station at East Hull and flood storage aquagreen. Read more . Interested in a career at MMB?  Visit our careers website . Follow us:   LinkedIn , Facebook , X

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) welcomed its second cohort of graduates and apprentices to its graduate and apprentice development programme. Over 100 new starters were inducted onto the programme – now in its second year – at a launch event at Aston University in Birmingham.   Held across two days, colleagues received an introduction to the programme and had the opportunity to connect with their peers and learn more about the business. Delegates heard from senior leaders about their own career journeys and advice for a successful future, took part in practical workshops and engaged in meaningful discussions on topics including health and safety, quality, cost and efficiency, wellbeing, and sustainability. Mott MacDonald Bentley - Graduate and Apprentice Programme - 2024 cohort About the programme   Tailored specifically to MMB, the structured 12-month programme is designed to align with the company’s objectives, values and culture. This ensures that the personal and professional skills gained are applicable and tailored to everyone’s role within MMB. Helen Bradford, Lead learning and development advisor said: “It's exciting to see everyone at the beginning of their career, building their networks, and their overall enthusiasm for the programme. Thanks to the engagement from our directors and other career professionals our 2024 cohort have invaluable insights into their career journeys and the broader industry. None of this would be possible without their continued support. I’m really looking forward to seeing what they achieve in the next 12 months.” Hear from delegates “Being a part of the development programme and attending the launch has been a great experience. It brings everyone together and has a real sense of community. I've learned so much about the different roles and how they all work together. I'm really looking forward to the year ahead!” Emily, Apprentice SHEQ (2024 cohort) “It’s a great programme, especially the focus on communication. I’ve found it interesting, and the skills I’ve learnt have made me reflect upon how I react within a team. I feel this has made me much better in my role. The mentoring gives you the confidence to take on every opportunity available and the support is there throughout to help you develop.”   Will, Graduate process engineer (2023 cohort) A legacy of investing in early careers Providing investment and opportunities for those in early careers roles has long been part of MMB’s approach to nurturing talent and creating a sustainable workforce for the future. Every year the business invests over £1 million in employee training and development, supporting its people to achieve their goals, reach their potential and build a successful career. Career opportunities Applications for apprenticeships open on Friday 31 January 2025. Learn more and apply direct on our careers site . Applications for placement and graduate roles open in October 2025. Click here  to view all our current opportunities and apply. Get in touch with our early careers team at mmbcearlycareers@jnbentley.co.uk .

National engineering design and construction company Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) has been named a partner on a new framework with long-term client, Yorkshire Water.   The framework will see MMB deliver complex projects on Yorkshire Water’s non-infrastructure assets at both clean and wastewater sites. This ranges from new wastewater treatment works to improvements to existing impounding reservoirs – and everything in between. The framework covers the 2025 – 2030 delivery period, with the option to extend a further five years. Tom Lewis, operations director at MMB, said, "It is great to have secured this new contract with Yorkshire Water, MMB’s longest-standing client. MMB has evolved in partnership with Yorkshire Water over the past 25 years and we look forward to continuing the relationship over the next decade. "We’re fully committed to helping Yorkshire Water continue to deliver affordable, good quality solutions to the people and businesses of Yorkshire, doing so through our direct-delivery model and focus on innovation and new ways of working." "We share the vision for a thriving Yorkshire and look forward to bringing AMP7 to a successful close and getting AMP8 off to a strong start." Rachael Fox, head of programme delivery at Yorkshire Water, said, "We’re looking forward to working with our chosen partners as we embark on an ambitious investment programme from 2025. There’s a big challenge ahead – not only to meet new regulatory requirements, but to meet customer expectations too – and effective collaboration will be key to our success." MMB joins fellow partners Kier, Galliford Try, Barhale, Glanua, Ward & Burke and Tilbury Douglas on this new framework. Serving 5.7 million customers, Yorkshire Water is one of the UK’s largest regulated water companies and one with whom MMB and JN Bentley have enjoyed a long history. It was the beginning of AMP3 and a desire for fully integrated design-and-build solutions that prompted the formation of MMB, building on foundations laid by JN Bentley in the 20+ years prior. MMB has now secured long-term framework agreements with nine of the UK’s largest water companies. With important programmes of work to deliver through AMP8 and beyond, there are opportunities to join MMB’s growing team across the UK in design, operations, commercial and frontline construction roles. Please visit the MMB website  for more details.

Over the festive period, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) has actively engaged in charitable activities across its operational areas throughout the UK. Through our charitable giving, volunteering and community support activities, we aim to make a positive difference in communities where we operate. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach to supporting society and charitable giving our efforts focus on offering our skills, time and expertise to community projects. MMB and United Utilities colleagues at Mossley Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), Bolton WwTW, and Chorley Better Rivers have raised the Christmas spirit this year for three local charities; enabling the project teams and some of our suppliers, to give something back to the communities in which they work.  At Mossley and Bolton colleagues donated toys and raised just over £1,600 for two local children’s charities; charities who focus on supporting families and children who will receive very little this Christmas. The Better Rivers Chorley team supported their local foodbank by donated well needed items. Julie Sands, Liaison Coordinator said “This collective effort has brought positive cheer to all our sites and demonstrated a real spirit of giving.” In the North East, the team at Horsley donated their skills, time and expertise to make improvements to the local Women’s Institute Village Hall, as the uneven, all-gravelled drive was difficult for disabled residents to access. With the help of Premier Traffic Management and Northeast Site Services, the driveway was completed, and the team even gave the village hall a new coat of paint. JN Bentley colleagues have also proudly supported the Springwood assisted living apartments, in Shifnal, by laying paving slabs across three areas of the grounds, improving the area for both residents and staff, who were overjoyed with the results and expressed their gratitude with heartfelt praise and delicious cakes! In Worminghall, Buckinghamshire colleagues volunteered to upgrade a local village hall, which is the hub of the community and hosts many events and clubs, including a weekly Saturday coffee morning. The team spent two days tidying an overgrown area around the oil base tank, paving with recycled slabs to minimise ongoing garden maintenance, installing a handrail to an exterior ramp, and painting an exterior wall. In Leeds, the team has been busy collecting toy and gift donations for vulnerable and disadvantaged children through the Cash4Kids Mission Christmas appeal. Cash4Kids partners with front-line organisations like social services, schools, and grassroots community groups to directly help local children and young people. Around 150 gifts were generously donated by colleagues to be distributed to children across the region Well done and thank you to all our colleagues who have taken part in community initiatives, offering their skills, resources, and time to deliver better social outcomes and support our society.

National engineering and construction company JN Bentley has successfully secured partial accreditation under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS). The prestigious accreditation, awarded by LRQA, recognises the company’s commitment to excellence and adherence to the highest standards in the electricity and battery energy storage sectors. It enables the company to deliver contestable works associated with the installation of high voltage electrical connections up to and including 132kV. In achieving partial NERS accreditation, JN Bentley has demonstrated the capability to deliver high-quality services in the design, project management, cable laying, cable jointing, substation installation, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure. This achievement underscores the company’s dedication to safety, reliability, and innovation in all its projects. JN Bentley director, Angus Ridge, said, “We are thrilled to receive NERS accreditation. "This recognition is testament to the hard work and expertise of our team. It reinforces our position as a trusted partner and our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients. "The NERS accreditation will enable us to expand our service offering to new and existing clients, with external recognition of our compliance with industry standards and our ability to deliver projects safely and efficiently. We look forward to achieving full accreditation following audit of one of our active Battery Energy Storage sites." Learn more about JN Bentley on the company website .

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is excited to have officially moved into a brand-new premises based at Rainton Bridge Business Park, in Durham. The modern space will host staff from both JN Bentley and Mott MacDonald, working together within MMB to deliver projects for Northumbrian Water as part of the Living Water Enterprise. This innovative initiative aims to deliver large-scale construction programmes in AMP8 and beyond, supporting a £3.6 billion workload. MMB has worked closely with Northumbrian Water since 2001 and look forward to extending this long-standing relationship. The new office will support the growth of the team and the delivery of multi-million-pound construction and engineering projects throughout the region. Featuring a contemporary open-plan design, the new office promotes collaborative working with purpose-built co-working areas, focus rooms, and meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. To support our fast-growing teams in the region, the spacious office will help foster a dynamic and productive work environment, encouraging creativity and teamwork among our staff, clients, and supply chain partners, right in the heart of the North East. Our new office address: Mott MacDonald Bentley, Part Second Floor, Alexander House, 1 Mandarin Road, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5RA Looking for a new opportunity based in the North East? We’re currently recruiting for a variety of roles - visit our careers page  for more information.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) have enjoyed a successful night at the prestigious British Construction Industry Awards (BCIAs). MMB was awarded the ‘Upgrade and Renewal Project of the Year’ Award for their refurbishment project delivered with United Utilities, at an important water treatment works in the North West. The esteemed BCIAs honour the top projects and companies within the industry. This year’s event gathered over 1,000 of the UK’s foremost companies, consultants, and contractors for a night of celebration, recognition, and networking. The project’s goal was to enhance the water treatment facility to maximize its output and lower the average treatment cost, making it the most cost-effective asset in the region. The team successfully navigated numerous complex challenges during the project, thanks to outstanding collaboration among key stakeholders, including design and commercial teams, our in-house site workforce, the client, and supply chain partners. A judge stated: "An impressive delivery of critical infrastructure, utilising digital tools to consider both whole-life carbon and climate change. The presentation gave a good insight into working practices on site and the collaboration of the team." MMB Design Lead, Daniel Sutcliffe, shared his thoughts: “It was a fantastic evening at the British Construction Industry Awards and an amazing result to pick up this award for Upgrade and Renewal Project of the Year, for our North-West Water Treatment Works Upgrade scheme. It was an absolute honour to collect the award on behalf of the many people who worked tirelessly on this project over several years - including our directly employed workforce and supply chain partners - without whom we couldn't have achieved the outcomes we did.” A further congratulations to our MMB colleagues who received the high commendation in the ‘Environment and Sustainability Initiative of the Year' category, for their innovative and sustainable approach to water pre-treatment by implementing floating wetlands at Witches Oak Waters. MMB and JBA Bentley, our environmental focused design and build business, also received several nominations: Carbon Net Zero Initiative of the Year: Mott MacDonald Bentley’s Low Carbon Solutions in Design (MMB) Environmental Project of the Year: Outstrays to Skeffling Managed Realignment Scheme (JBA Bentley) – also shortlisted by the judges for the special NIC (National Infrastructure Commission) Design Principles Award Environmental Project of the Year: Holderness Flood Alleviation Scheme (JBA Bentley) Utility Project of the Year:  Draycote Reservoir Drawdown Enhancements (MMB) Congratulations to all those shortlisted and this year’s winners.

JN Bentley is delighted to have been awarded platinum membership of The 5% Club, following the annual Employer Audit Scheme. The 5% Club The 5% Club  represents a powerful movement of companies working together to make workplace training more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. The Club exists to help its members and all employers to further increase the number, quality and range of earn and learn opportunities across the UK. In joining The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve at least 5% of their workforce in ‘earn and learn’ positions – including apprentices, sponsored students and graduates on formalised training schemes. Over the past three years, more than 10% of JN Bentley’s workforce have been in apprenticeship, placement and graduate roles meaning that in the 2024 employer audit, the company was awarded platinum membership. In 2022 and 2023 JN Bentley was awarded gold membership. Judith Jeffery, HR Director said: “We are delighted to have been awarded platinum membership with The 5% Club,  an achievement that belongs to all of us at JN Bentley. With a long legacy of talent development, this recognition represents our collective advocacy and investment in supporting those at the start of their careers in construction and engineering.” JN Bentley’s early careers programme continues to grow, providing a valuable gateway into the industry, helping apprentices, placement students and graduates establish and build fulfilling careers.  Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented: “We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like JN Bentley who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of 'earn and learn' initiatives. Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving platinum membership, JN Bentley has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.” 2025 early careers opportunities Our 2025 early careers recruitment campaign is underway so if you, or someone you know, want to join an employer who is among the top 40 large companies in the country for earn and learn roles, check out all our current vacancies here. Find and follow us on socials – LinkedIn , X  and Facebook  – to keep up with the latest news from across the business too.

JN Bentley is proud to now offer the Skills Bootcamp in water and construction training. Providing practical training and valuable skills required for working in the industry, the Skills Bootcamp is open to those new to the industry as well as individuals who are looking to enhance their skills. What is a Skills Bootcamp? Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. They are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and an offer of an interview with an employer upon completion. Skills Bootcamp in water and construction training The Skills Bootcamp in water and construction training will provide you with the training and skills required for a water and utilities construction worker. The training will run for up to 16 weeks, depending on individuals’ existing experience and training. Courses will include: Construction Management Health & Safety Awareness Working at Height Manual Handling EUSR National Water Hygiene NOCN Abrasive Wheels SSSTS (2-day) EUSR Combined Butt Fusion & Electro Fusion Welding EUSR Flange Installation C&G Low Risk Confined Spaces Basic Excavation Health & Safety Awareness EUSR Category 2 Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices EUSR Utility Location NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper/Roller Materials Handling Health & Safety Awareness NPORS Slinger Signaller The training is available nationwide, with hubs in Skipton and Shifnal. Start dates will be advertised and discussed during the application process. After completing the training, you are guaranteed an interview for a paid permanent role. JN Bentley said: “We are delighted that JN Bentley is offering the Skills Bootcamp in water and construction training. It’s a great opportunity not only for the business but for the wider industry – to help attract new talent, provide Skills for Life and build a sustainable workforce for the future. “As a construction and engineering business, we deliver lots of important projects for clients in the water sector and beyond, helping to keep the water flowing and providing innovative solutions to important issues like climate change. The Skills Bootcamp will allow us to provide critical training to boost the industry and provide resilience to the future workforce.”   Interested in a career in construction? Learn more about the Skills Bootcamp and apply on our website . Please note, applications are reviewed to ensure they meet eligibility criteria. Applicants must be aged 19 or over, be eligible to work in the UK and live in England.   Follow JN Bentley on social media: LinkedIn , X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook to keep up to date with the latest news.