Mott MacDonald Bentley, hosted their annual networking event for early career professionals (ECPs) – ECP Day – in October, in Leeds.
The company’s third ECP Day event, initially launched in 2022, was held at The Studio event space in Leeds, a short walk from MMB’s Leeds office.
Attended by over 80 ECPs, the day provided an opportunity for colleagues to connect with peers from across the company, learn more about the wider business; engage with directors and senior management teams and have some fun.
Throughout the day, delegates participated in workshops, collaborating with colleagues and subject matter experts on topics including automation, sustainability, and procurement-led design. These sessions served as a catalyst for meaningful discussions and creative problem-solving to drive innovation and business improvement.
Ana Garland, Project leader and regional ECP lead said:
“The third ECP Day brought together early career professionals from JN Bentley, MMB and JBAB for our biggest event yet. It was truly inspiring to see the ECPs so engaged with the sessions we prepared. We had insightful workshops on future-proofing the business and empowering ECPs, making it a day full of learning, networking, and a lot of fun.
“For the first time, we introduced our new ECP Awards, celebrating excellence across several categories. We were thrilled to receive 175 nominations, highlighting the incredible work ECPs are doing across the business.”
ECP Awards
New for 2024, the ECP Network launched their own Awards, recognising individuals’ outstanding contributions to the wider network and the business.
Congratulations to this year’s award winners:
Most involved in the ECP Network Award
Winner: Elizabeth Walker, Graduate engineer
Elizabeth was recognised for her commitment to supporting her fellow ECPs by ensuring they are aware of events and initiatives, encouraging them to get involved, and for her efforts to organise initiatives as one of the networks sustainability leads.
Elizabeth commented “I am very proud to have been awarded the winner of the Most Involved in the ECP Network. "As an ECP, I am passionate about sharing knowledge, making connections and learning from others - in what is an excellent community at JN Bentley/MMB.”
Biggest LinkedIn Show-off Award
Winner: Sophie Murray, Graduate process engineer
A lover of social media, Sophie was named the biggest LinkedIn Show-off, always finding time to showcase the brilliant work happening across the business and the network – Sophie is a true MMB ambassador.
Biggest supporting ECP buddy/mentor Award
Winner: Aimee Hindle, Design lead
Aimee was recognised for always going the extra mile with younger, less experienced ECPs in the network. Her peers said “she is fantastic role model and lifts everyone around her.”
Most likely to go into senior management
Winner: Betty Solomon-Assefa, Civil engineer
Betty was nominated for being fantastic at getting things done, great communication with clients and stakeholders and being instrumental in driving a scheme to takeover.
People’s Choice Award
Winner: Fraser Thompson, Project leader
Receiving multiple nominations, Fraser was celebrated for always being proactive, positive, and up for a challenge. Beyond project work, Fraser has great commitment to the sports and social culture in the office and is a fantastic team player.
Commenting on this award win, Fraser said “I feel really lucky to be a part of a business where we celebrate the effort of our colleagues and highlight the success of one another. I am very proud to be awarded with the People Choice award, but there is no doubt that it is deserved by many of us at MMB.”
Pictured: 2024 ECP award winners (L-R) - Elizabeth Walker, Sophie Murray, Aimee Hindle, Betty Solomon-Assefa, Fraser Thompson
Connecting early career professionals across the country
Mott MacDonald Bentley’s ECP Network spans the whole business and as part of the Mott MacDonald Group connects individuals across the globe. It is an inclusive and diverse network that aims to connect individuals across the business who are in the early stages of their career.
It provides a platform for colleagues to share ideas, knowledge and skills to support their career goals, provide development opportunities and influence the future direction of the business.
Interested in building your career at with us? Applications for placement and graduate roles are now open, closing on Friday 22nd November 2024. Click here to view all our current opportunities and apply.
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