South West Water - Expression of Interest in Exeter

In November 2023, MMB secured its first ever framework 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

The multi-million-pound AMP8 contract runs for five years to 2029 - with the potential for a further five-year extension - and sees us bring our track record of innovative project delivery to the south west of England for the very first time.

We’ve got a great opportunity to be innovative and creative in these new projects to deliver affordable solutions. We’re already on site supporting the completion of an existing project and we’re due to land new projects on site in 2025 as we continue to demonstrate to our client just what MMB is all about.

As a leading design and build business in the UK water sector, Mott MacDonald Bentley brings together the global design expertise of Mott MacDonald and the contracting expertise of JN Bentley. With an annual turnover of £600 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. Over successive regulatory periods, we have delivered a wide range of complex water and wastewater projects that directly support South West Water priorities, including:

• Enhancing resilience and service reliability through treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes
• Supporting net zero and climate adaptation via low‑carbon design, nature‑based solutions and environmental compliance projects
• Enabling sustainable growth by delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
• Driving efficiency and affordability through integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning
• Maintaining a strong focus on customers, communities and safety across everything we do

We have had the opportunity to deliver across schemes AMP2 to now AMP8, and future AMP9, with long-standing partnerships with Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent, Thames Water and Wessex Water to name a few. With our expertise we have delivered:

• Major water and wastewater treatment works upgrades
• New and improved water recycling centres, pumping stations and networks
• Resilience schemes to improve water security and service reliability
• Environmental and regulatory compliance projects supporting river health and net zero ambitions
• Growth‑driven infrastructure enabling sustainable development for communities

Why join Mott MacDonald Bentley?

Our success is driven by our people. At Mott MacDonald Bentley we’re proud to offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, including:

• A strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility and work‑life balance
• Ongoing learning, professional development and clear career pathways
• Competitive salary and benefits packages
• Opportunities to work on purposeful projects that make a real difference
• A collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued

Looking for work that makes a difference, and a place where you can thrive? We want to hear from you. If you based in Poole or open to relocating with technical experience in the Water sector, we want to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant engineering degree – including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural or any MEICA disciplines
• Experience in the full cycle of project design and delivery from inception to conclusion
• Knowledge and experience working in the water sector

Roles disciplines we are seeking will include the following:

• Contracts management
• Site management
• Design
• Site engineering
• Quantity surveying/Commercial management
• MEP engineering/management

How to get in touch

Please submit your CV to the following role and your application will be reviewed alongside our current and upcoming opportunities.