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Mott MacDonald has been appointed by United Utilities as one of three partners who will deliver its new Design Development Partner Framework, alongside AtkinsRéalis and Stantec.
Mott MacDonald will work with United Utilities and its framework partners to provide essential design development through outline and detail design packages. Mott MacDonald’s services will include wastewater and water treatment design as well as network design including the implementation blue / green solutions. A key part of this strategic framework, will be active collaboration to build strong relationships with United Utilities and other supply chain partners, to help create long-term value for all.
Tim Hill, Mott MacDonald, UK Water & Environment general manager, said: “We’re very pleased to have been selected by United Utilities and to be able to share our industry-leading expertise with them during this critical AMP8 investment period. We have an enviable track record of delivering pioneering frameworks in the UK water sector, and a considerable reputation for effective collaboration. We’re confident that, together, we will deliver a more sustainable water landscape, incorporating a dedication to environmental sustainability and innovation for the benefit of the North West.”
Jane Simpson, capital delivery director for United Utilities, said: “We’re delighted to have chosen three leading design and development partners for our ambitious investment plans.
“We’ll benefit from their expertise in developing and delivering world-class solutions to allow us deliver the transformation to our infrastructure that we know our customers want to see.”
This framework appointment is just one of number of successes achieved by Mott MacDonald for the AMP8 period. The consultancy is playing a key role in supporting the UK water industry at a time when environmental pressures, climate change and population growth are creating extraordinary challenges for the sector.
First phase of a collaborative Mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions programme, supported by Ofwat’s Innovation Fund, has concluded. Mott MacDonald technical director for nature-based solutions Marieke Nieuwaal shares the achievements to date, lessons learned and the next phase of work for this project.
Delivering decarbonisation fairer and faster was the theme of Carbon Crunch 2025 in London this autumn. Keynote speaker Nigel Topping, the new chair of the Climate Change Committee, along with other speakers at the event explored why fairer matters and how going faster is critical to competitiveness.
In 2023, Mott MacDonald’s report Zero Emissions English Airports: Target Further Analysis, produced for the Department for Transport, explored the commercial feasibility of decarbonising airport operations across England.
How Port of Dover is leading the way on the drive to net zero was presented at Carbon Crunch 2025 in London and the session explored why decarbonisation strategies must be translated into tangible activities.
Government has set out a Clean Power 2030 plan to decarbonise the electricity sector. But there is more to reaching this target in a fast and fair way than just finance, technology and infrastructure, according to speakers at Carbon Crunch 2025 in London.
Mott MacDonald’s recent webinar explored how NHS organisations can utilise the Climate Adaptation Framework to design, develop and implement best-practice plans.
Rachel tells us all about her role at Mott MacDonald, her proudest professional moment and the importance of building a global support network.
Discover Sarah Perera’s journey as a principal civil engineer at Mott MacDonald, leading global water infrastructure projects and thriving in a collaborative, international environment.
Mott MacDonald has appointed four senior leaders into newly created technical delivery director roles. The new technical delivery director appointments will sharpen project governance, efficiency and programme outcomes for UK water clients.
Mott MacDonald has appointed Richard Woodward as technical director in its environmental and sustainability services team, reinforcing its commitment to delivering sustainable infrastructure and environmental excellence across the UK.
Mott MacDonald celebrated moving into its new Manchester office in the heart of the city with the help of the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.
Sun Yan Evans, Mott MacDonald flood risk and water quality technical director, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the highest accolade in the profession.
Delivery of a 44,000m2 integrated constructed wetland to improve water quality in the River Dearne in Yorkshire, has benefitted from improvements in safety, cost and sustainability thanks to intelligent plant combined with AI.
Systems thinking enabled better stakeholder and asset owner collaboration to identify and act on shared climate risk in London.
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