Mott MacDonald Bentley is delighted to announce we have been named an Enterprise Partner on Scottish Water’s SR27 framework, reinforcing our long‑standing partnership and shared ambition to deliver a resilient, sustainable and customer‑focused water future for Scotland.
The partnership is set to be responsible for £8bn of major infrastructure investment across Scotland which will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 with potential to extend for another 6 years. The investment aims to enhance water and wastewater infrastructure, improve service outcomes, reduce environmental impact, and support economic and community development across Scotland. The SR27 plan sets the foundation for long term sustainability, innovation, and resilience in Scotland’s water sector.
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 SR27 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, Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent, Thames Water and South West 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 Scotland 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.
You can also contact Pamela Wray-Slack to arrange an informal chat.
Mott MacDonald Bentley are delighted at being appointed to the SR27 framework and this reflects the strength of our people, our collaborative delivery model, and our shared commitment with Scottish Water to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. We are delighted to be awarded the opportunity to work on purposeful projects that make a real difference to Scotland’s environment and communities.