Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is expanding its team across the South West of England following its recent AMP8 framework contract award with South West Water. In securing this framework, MMB brings its current portfolio of clients to eight: Anglian Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent, Thames Water, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water – and now South West Water. This sees MMB’s operations span the length and breadth of the UK, from the North East, across to Wales, East Anglia and the Midlands, Thames Valley and now to the most south easterly point of the country, all the way across Somerset, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. Following this framework success, we are looking to build our teams in the south west, for roles spanning across operational, commercial and design disciplines. Roles we are currently recruiting for are: Operational roles Site manager Contracts manager Site engineer Commissioning engineer Planner Commercial roles Quantity surveyor Design roles Senior electrical design engineer Project leader Process engineer Design lead As MMB begins work on the framework in the new year, it will continue to grow its teams across all disciplines. If you’re interested in a role that isn’t listed above, please keep an eye on current vacancies for new opportunities – or send a copy of your CV to the recruitment team on 01756 691572 / recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk. Please note: the business will close at 4pm on Wednesday 20th December and reopens on Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Don’t forget to follow MMB and JN Bentley on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) to keep up to date with the latest news.

Over the festive period, colleagues from across Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) have been organising charitable activities to give back to local communities – part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach to supporting society and charitable giving. Highlights from colleagues across the country include teams based in the Midlands, who raised over £1400 for two local organisations: Birmingham Children’s Hospital and the Dougie Mac Hospice. The teams hosted two Christmas-themed fundraisers for the charities – where all colleagues got involved by competing in a Christmas jumper competition. Dougie Mac is based just down the road from MMB's Strongford site and provides all hospice services free of charge to adults, young adults and children living with a life-limiting illness, also offering supportive care for their families and carers. Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a specialist paediatric centre delivering advanced and complex treatments to over 100,000 children and young people. In the North East, at Springwell - where MMB is engineering a £53m reservoir with Northumbrian Water - colleagues chose to support the Nite Light Charity after being inspired by a Facebook post seeking support to help the homeless. This led to the team getting creative - making sleeping bag linings from recycled crisp packets. It’s a meticulous process: each crisp packet is carefully cleaned, dried, and ironed with greaseproof paper, then fortified with recycled plastic. This innovative initiative goes beyond recycling - it's a commitment to sustainability and providing comfort to those in need. Through its continued CSR approach, the company aims to make a positive difference by giving back to the communities in which it works, by providing skills, time and expertise to support community projects – and these Christmas initiatives are a great example of this. Read more about MMB's approach to supporting society on the company website. Don’t forget to follow MMB and JN Bentley on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) to keep up to date with the latest news.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) took home a grand total of four awards at the CECA North-East Annual Dinner and Awards evening, including Health and Safety and Training Company of the Year. Two MMB trainees were also recognised for their outstanding achievements – Ben Fielden winning Trainee Quantity Surveyor of the Year and Matthew Jameson awarded Trainee Civil Engineer of the Year. Commenting on his win, Ben Fielden said: "When I heard my name announced as the winner, I was shocked! This award represents all the hard work I have put in over the past year and demonstrates what a great support network can help you achieve.” Matthew Jameson, Trainee Civil Engineer of the Year, added: "Winning this award was a point of personal pride for me, as to be recognised in the industry for all my hard work throughout the year. The team environment at MMB allowed me to thrive and grow so much over the last two years, so long may it continue!” The CECA awards celebrate all the fantastic work in the civil engineering industry throughout the past year, providing a platform to both observe a company’s successes and highlight outstanding individual achievements. Hosted in Newcastle, colleagues from the North-East and Skipton attended the event – a total of 19 winners were announced, four of which went to MMB.. The success of MMB colleagues at the CECA awards is a recognition of the company's ambition to strive for success, setting itself as an industry leader in both health and safety and training - whilst creating a supportive environment where trainee colleagues can maximise their potential. At MMB, investing in and supporting early career development has long been a part of the business’ approach to attracting and nurturing talent to build a sustainable future workforce. Over £1 million is invested every year in training and development to support its people in achieving their goals and enjoy a successful career at MMB. The company recently launched its brand new early careers development programme – find out more here. You can check out all award wins on the MMB website. Don’t forget to follow MMB and JN Bentley on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) to keep up to date with the latest news.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) has launched a new early careers development programme for apprentices and graduates. The inaugural launch event, held at Aston University, Birmingham was attended by over 100 apprentices and graduates who have recently joined the business. The day - led by Lead Learning & Development Advisor Helen Bradford - began with an introduction to the scheme and included interactive icebreakers, presentations from directors Ian Bester and Nick Fawcett, team-based challenges and breakout rooms led by a number of colleagues subject experts in their field. Speaking about the launch event, Helen said: "The day was one to remember. It was great seeing all our new starters under one roof and seeing the energy and enthusiasm everyone brought to the event - even if it meant going outside of their comfort zones. "I’m really looking forward to seeing how our apprentices and graduates progress over the next 12 months and beyond." The structured 12-month programme provides a framework for career development, through a series of in-person events and online skills training. The programme will enable colleagues to develop key personal and professional skills that will support their progression and provides clear career pathways for their chosen discipline, whether engineering, business support or commercial management – setting them on the path to a successful career within the business. Sophie, graduate process engineer, said: "The event was great as I was presented with a clear route to progress within my role at MMB and given the platform to learn and develop within the business thanks to the wider early careers development network and the support of experienced colleagues throughout the business." Investing in and supporting early career development has long been part of MMB's approach to attracting and nurturing talent to create a sustainable workforce for the future. The company invests over £1 million every year in the training and development of ourits people, supporting them to achieve their goals, reach their potential and build a successful career with the organisation. Interested in building your career with MMB? Find all our current opportunities on the MMB careers website. Don’t forget to follow MMB on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) to keep up to date with the latest news.

Fully integrated design-and-construct company Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) has secured its first ever framework with South West Water. The multi-million-pound AMP8 contract runs until 2028 with the potential for a further five-year extension. It will see MMB bring its track record of innovative project delivery to the south west of England for the very first time. Partnering with South West Water, the company responsible for the water and wastewater services of 1.8 million customers in Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset, MMB is one of two suppliers appointed to the water non-infrastructure programme. This will see MMB deliver a variety of schemes at new and existing clean water treatment works across the west of the region, helping South West Water to achieve its record investment programme. Director Nick Fawcett said, “We are excited to be appointed to this new framework with South West Water. “MMB brings to the region a strong track record in the UK water and wastewater sector having delivered hundreds of design-and-build schemes in our 25-year history. “We’ll focus on affordability and innovation as we work collaboratively with South West Water to solve challenges together and deliver on their business plan priorities. “We have already begun to establish our team in the region and look forward to forging a strong working relationship through AMP8 and beyond.” In securing this new framework, MMB brings its current portfolio of UK water sector clients to eight: Anglian Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent, Thames Water, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water – and now South West Water. MMB is looking to build its team in the south west, for roles spanning across operational, commercial and design disciplines. It is an exciting time to join an established integrated design and build company that is at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions for its clients. For more details, please visit the MMB website or contact the recruitment team on 01756 691572 / recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk.

JN Bentley is delighted to have been awarded gold membership of The 5% Club for the second year running, following the annual Employer Audit Scheme. As one of just 119 gold standard employers, JN Bentley is proud to continually support early careers and development opportunities, recognising a long-standing tradition of investing in apprenticeships, placements, and graduate schemes. The 5% Club is a dynamic movement of employers committed to providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities through apprenticeships, sponsored student course placements and graduate training schemes as part of building and developing the workforce they need for the future. 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 10% of JN Bentley’s workforce are currently employed in these roles across the company, with 129 new starters joining the organisation throughout 2023 – a number that will continue to increase with the growth of the business. Following the announcement, Judith Jeffery, HR Director, said, "We are pleased to have maintained our gold membership with The 5% Club – an achievement that belongs to all of us at JN Bentley. It represents our collective advocacy and investment in supporting those at the start of their careers in construction and engineering. "Progress and excellence are key principles at JN Bentley, so providing young people with the opportunity to develop into the professionals of the future is both a business and social imperative." Helen Bradford, Lead Learning and Development Advisor, added, "Our early careers programme continues to grow, providing a valuable gateway into the industry, helping apprentices, placement students and graduates establish and build fulfilling careers. "The 5% Club is the kitemark of responsible employers - gold membership is a fantastic achievement and really highlights our dedication to our people and recognises us as a top early careers employer in the UK." Within the last year JN Bentley is pleased to have also been awarded the Advanced People Experience Pioneer Summit Award, in the People Experience Excellence category, for its leading approach to performance management. Find out more here. Find and follow JN Bentley on socials – LinkedIn, X (formerley Twitter), and Facebook – to keep up with the latest news from across the business.

Mott MacDonald Bentley and JBA Bentley have enjoyed a successful night at the prestigious British Construction Industry Awards (BCIAs). JBA Bentley’s project at Mill Fleam Pumping Station was named Environmental Project of the Year, with the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) – on which MMB is a key partner - scooping the Carbon Net Zero Initiative of the Year Award. The BCIAs celebrate the built environment sector, recognising excellence in project delivery and the hard work of clients, architects, designers, and contractors. Hosted in London, 20 winners were announced, with JN Bentley, MMB and JBA Bentley shortlisted across eight of them. JBA Bentley’s Mill Fleam Pumping Station project was named Environmental Project of the Year. The project has provided the city of Derby with a new flood defence infrastructure asset, heightening protection of the city during heavy rainfall. Overcoming a number of challenging environmental factors, the project was contained in the city centre near a public park that contained bats, birds, and aquatic life. Innovative augmented reality software was used during the work to assist with planning site operations and communicating the presence of buried services to site teams. The technology was beneficial as it provided an enhanced view of the existing site in photographic quality. The BCIA judges were, “Impressed with the level of innovation, such as using augmented reality and it was clear that this contributed to the excellent delivery, safely and on programme.” They also recognised a great outcome from a truly collaborative team. The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (on which MMB is a key partner) also won the prestigious Carbon Net Zero Initiative of the Year Award. 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. Ian Bester, Operations Director for JN Bentley, said: “It’s fantastic to see our teams and projects recognised at this year’s prestigious BCIA’s for excellence in engineering and construction. “This really demonstrates the professionalism, talent and drive that our teams possess to deliver industry leading infrastructure projects and initiatives. “Our winners, finalists and shortlisted teams should all be very proud – congratulations and thank you!” The full list of recognition for JN Bentley, MMB and JBA Bentley is as follows: Mill Fleam Pumping Station (Project MUNIO) – JBA Bentley – Environmental Project of the Year (Winner) Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) – MMB – Carbon Net Zero Initiative of the Year (Winner) and Product Innovation of the Year (Finalist) Embsay Water Treatment Works – MMB – Carbon Net Zero Initiative of the Year and Utility Project of the Year (Finalist) Great Yarmouth Tidal Defences – JBA Bentley - Temporary Works Initiative of the Year (Finalist) Bradford Beck Culvert Remediation Scheme – JBA Bentley - Upgrade and Renewal Project of the Year (Finalist) Anglian Water’s @one Alliance (another alliance on which MMB is a key partner) was also highly commended in the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Initiative of the Year category for its LIFE Fest event. You can check out all award wins on the MMB website. - Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news from around the organisation.

Congratulations to Adam Slowinski, Apprentice Quantity Surveyor at JN Bentley, who has won Leeds College of Building’s Level 4 Apprentice of the Year award. Adam received the award on September 28th, at the Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road. This is as a result of his exemplary work ethic and his proactiveness when creating his work portfolio, leading him to complete a ‘first class’ portfolio. The Building Industry Greats (BIG) Awards celebrates the work and achievements of students throughout Leeds College of Building during the previous academic year, and is a monumental opportunity to showcase the industry’s rising stars. Adam’s tutor at Leeds College of Building commented, “Adam started his work based portfolio early and was proactive in his approach to collecting evidence. This placed him in good stead, as he completed well ahead of schedule. Adam listened to any advice given to him and in some cases went away and came up with better and stronger evidence. Adam behaved in a professional manner throughout his KSB sessions. As a result, Adam has completed a first class portfolio with an excellent range of evidence. Congratulations!” Helen Bradford, Lead Learning and Development Advisor at JN Bentley, added, “This is a great achievement by Adam and testament to his hard work, determination and engagement in his apprenticeship. Well done.” Adam is pictured above with Anthony Nutty (Director), Arthur Devine (Commercial Manager) and Helen Bradford (L&D Advisor) (left to right). Our apprenticeships Apprenticeships have long been a part of JN Bentley‘s history and our culture of promoting from within. Our apprenticeships provide a gateway into the construction and civil engineering industry. Hands-on from day one, earn while you learn, with dedicated mentors to support your development throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight into the real world of work that will help you to build a successful career in the industry. We offer apprenticeships in civil, mechanical, electrical and process (MEP) engineering, quantity surveying and a range of business support roles including Finance, IT and construction health and safety. Find out more here. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up to date with news from across the business.

JN Bentley has relocated its Leeds City Centre operations to new office space at Whitehall Riverside. Located just around the corner from their previous premises at Bank House, the office at Whitehall Riverside is a short five-minute walk along the river from Leeds city train station. The co-located office will house staff from JN Bentley and colleagues from Mott MacDonald and JBA Consulting working within our design-and-build businesses – Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) and JBA Bentley (JBAB). With a contemporary open-plan design, the office promotes collaborative working with purpose-built co-working areas, focus rooms and meeting rooms fitted with state-of-the-art technology. Located on the third floor, colleagues can enjoy overarching views of the surrounding cityscape and River Aire. Office address: Floor 3, 1 Whitehall Riverside, 1 Riverside Way, Leeds, LS1 4BN Looking for a new opportunity based in Leeds, Yorkshire or beyond? Visit our careers page for all current opportunities. Don’t forgot to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news from across the business.

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) has secured a five-year contract extension with Thames Water, taking the current agreement between the two organisations through to the conclusion of AMP8, in March 2030. The news means that fully integrated design-and-construct organisation MMB will continue to build on the strong foundations established with Thames Water since original contract award at the beginning of AMP7. Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving 15 million customers across London and Thames Valley. MMB is delivering work on three frameworks in the region, which sees the company undertake a varied programme of water and wastewater non-infrastructure and infrastructure projects to improve the network. Upon news of the contract award, director Anthony Nutty commented, “It is excellent to learn that MMB has achieved a five-year extension to its three framework agreements with Thames Water. “AMP7 marked the beginning of the first ever framework agreements between MMB and Thames Water. We’re pleased with the progress we have made to date, building strong relationships with a new client and delivering some excellent schemes. “It’s a demonstration of MMB’s ability to establish itself in new parts of the country, bringing with it its unique approach to delivery as it supports its clients to deliver important projects that improve the network and enhance the environment. “We’re excited for what the remainder of AMP7 holds, and then look forward to continuing our work together with Thames Water through AMP8.” MMB continues to build its team in the Thames Valley region and is currently looking to recruit across a variety of roles including construction operatives, project leaders, civil engineers and site agents. All current vacancies are available on MMB’s careers website.