JN Bentley Ltd
JN Bentley Ltd (JNB) is a leading, privately owned construction services provider in the UK. We now have an annual turnover in the region of £100 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets.
Much of our water sector work is delivered through our subsidiary joint venture company, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), but JNB has also enjoyed success in the water sector in its own right, with clients including Northumbrian Water, Anglian Water and United Utilities.
JNB also has many years’ experience in the hydroelectric power sector, working with clients such as British Waterways, Yorkshire Water, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, and RWE npower renewables.
At JNB, we work hard to develop lasting relationships with our clients and our business has grown largely from repeat work. Collaboration is central to the way we work, independent of the form of contract, and this positive approach to project management has contributed greatly to our success.
We pride ourselves on working with clients to find innovative solutions to traditional construction problems and applying the latest information technology to help drive efficiencies and reduce waste in our processes, without compromising on quality.
Apprentice MEP Engineer (27)
JN Bentley is currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the north-east where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the clean/wastewater sectors
Apprentice MEP Engineer (28)
JN Bentley is currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the Berkshire/Thames Valley area where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the clean/wastewater sectors
Apprentice MEP Engineer (29)
JN Bentley are currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the Shropshire/West Midlands area to gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering in the water & wastewater sectors
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JN Bentley are offering the opportunity for apprentices in the North West/Lancashire area. You will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the civil engineering industry, working predominantly within clean/wastewater
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JN Bentley are currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the south west area to gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering in the water & wastewater sectors
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We are seeking a Contracts Manager to work on our Environment Agency Framework, leaving your mark on the region by enabling the Yorkshire landscape to deal with the changing climate; working on flood alleviation schemes, pumping stations, and preserving assets from flooding
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JN Bentley are recruiting for a Site Agent, with strong water/utilities/civils experience, to join the Anglian Water SPA Alliance on a permanent basis. This will be across the framework. This is a critical part of a successful approach and will be integral to a safe, time and cost-effective delivery of the project.
Site Engineer (26)
As a Site Engineer on our Severn Trent Framework, you’ll be joining one of our largest civils team in the business – working alongside our long-established team on clean and wastewater projects key to delivering Severn Trent's goals of creating a better future for their communities: reducing pollution by 17% and improving up to 2,100km of rivers
Apprentice MEP Engineer (27)
Apply NowSectors: Mechanical Engineering
Categories: Apprentice
Locations: North East
Apply by: 31 Dec 2025
Contract: Freelance
JN Bentley is currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the north-east where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the clean/wastewater sectors
| Location | North East | Durham | Contract type | Permanent | 37.5 hours/week |
| Sector | Water | Wastewater | Salary | Competitive |
| Discipline | Apprenticeship | Interested? | APPLY HERE |
Apprenticeships at JN Bentley are hands-on from day one; with a dedicated mentor to support your development throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to work out on site and develop key skills in civil engineering and construction operations.
What you’ll do
- Getting involved in hands on practical work as well as supervisory activities to build our skills and knowledge.
- You will help integrate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector by bringing your mechanical, electrical and/or process skills to practical benefit.
- You will help play a vital in planning and programming of the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects.
During the construction phase of projects you will work closely with our site managers to deliver projects. Duties include
- Quality – overseeing installation subcontractors, ensuring the installation is constructed to the approved designs & engineering standards. Ensuring the final product meets our & client’s requirements – testing, commissioning, fault finding & producing completion documentation.
- Safety – reviewing Risk Assessments & Method Statements, ensuring works are carried out in line with these. Overseeing electrical safety on site & ensuring procedures are being implemented correctly.
- Commercial – helping to ensure projects are deliver to time and budget.
- Contractual – understanding and working to client & suppliers contract conditions.
- Documentation – producing Commissioning Documentation, in the form of, Commissioning Plan, Inspection & Test Plan, Factory Acceptance & Site Acceptance, Training material and completions documentation.
What we’ll offer
- L3 Utilities Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (with the opportunity to progress onto a Higher or Degree qualification).
- Support towards professional membership of either IET or IMechE.
- Opportunity to work with experienced professionals that will support your ongoing development and career progression.
- An assigned mentor who will provide on-going support.
- Off the job training at your local office. However, they may be some training which may involve staying away from home.
Candidate Specification
- 5 GCSE grades A-C (9-4), must include English and Maths.
- A valid driving license is essential.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region.
At JN Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary and our core benefits include
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer.
- Life assurance of 4 x salary.
- Income protection.
- Private medical insurance.
- Health cash plan.
- Car benefit.
- Career and professional development opportunities.
