Careers at Bentley

A place to be and become

Whether you’re an experienced project manager, a newly qualified quantity surveyor or someone looking to start your development , Bentley offers the kind of real-world exposure that builds careers.

If you’re looking for a role that blends technical expertise with purpose, and where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

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Life at Bentley

We’re based in Nottingham and Manchester, but the impact of our work reaches far beyond the office. 

Whether we’re advising on major infrastructure projects, supporting sustainable housing schemes or guiding complex land acquisition, our people play a central role in delivering better outcomes for clients and communities.

We’re collaborative, practical and focused. We value clear thinking, direct communication, and doing things properly. And we invest in professional development at every level – from mentoring and chartership support to leadership training and sector insight.

You’ll work in a close-knit team with hybrid working and real flexibility built in.

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employee retention rate

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of the team promoted/progressed

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Employer Awards in the last year

Why work with us?

We offer all our people a competitive salary, as well as an annual bonus linked to the financial success of the business. We also offer a range of benefits for both entry level and senior employees respectively.

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Enhanced company pension scheme

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Profit share and management bonus scheme

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25 days leave

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Company sick pay

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Cycle to work scheme

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Generous employee referral scheme

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Discounts on retail, restaurants and gym memberships

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Life assurance

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Car allowance*

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Private medical insurance*

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Hybrid working

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Paid employee volunteering

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Holiday buying and selling scheme

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Employee assistance programme and access to trained mental health first aiders

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Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

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Fertility treatment leave

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Pregnancy loss leave

Early careers in 
quantity surveying and project management

Graduates and apprentices at Bentley get hands-on experience across public and private sector projects. You’ll work with a range of clients and sectors, while developing technical skills and working towards professional qualifications.

If you’re training as a Quantity Surveyor, we provide structured APC support, including coaching, mentoring and guidance from colleagues who’ve completed the process. We offer the same level of support for Project Management qualifications, including APM. From day one, you’ll have the tools and guidance to progress, qualify and build a long-term career in project management and cost consultancy.