Plant Fleet Placement

Overview Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

About The Role Our placements last for 12 months where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills working in our Plant fleet department. Our busy plant team are responsible for keeping our sites moving. They manage our substantial fleet of plant and vehicles and work closely with operations to help us deliver projects on time.

What You’ll Do

• Form part of the planthireservice desk, being reactive to the needs and requirements of our live sites across the UK.
• Liaise with Site Managers and hire companies to move plant,vehicles and machinery to and from site.
• Learn key negotiation skills and then implement them, engaging with various stakeholders to help us drive value.

What You’ll Need

• You must be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or a closely related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisation skills
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

What’s In It For You

• Gain practical experience in your chosen role
• Work on projects that have a positive impact on the community
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• 26 days annual leave (pro rata for the duration of your placement)
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network

Plus, if you have a successful placement year you could be offered a permanent role for when you finish your studies, as well as the potential for funding support towards your final academic year. Here, you’ll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future. This role is to start Summer 2027.

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