Why work at BWB Consulting Ltd?

Why join us?

BWB is a multi-award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client satisfaction. We are entrusted by a diverse range of public and private sector Clients to deliver increasingly complex and challenging projects across the UK. We take great pride in delivering our projects on-time, within budget and in an environmentally sustainable manner. More than that, we’re always ready, when appropriate, to challenge convention to deliver enhanced value for our Clients.

BWB’s integrated, multi-disciplinary capability enables us to plan, design and deliver successful projects across a broad spectrum of development sectors. Our highly professional and personable service, delivered by talented people with a passion for excellence, ensures Clients consider BWB to be their valued and trusted advisor.

In 2017 BWB became part of the global transport engineering giant CAF Group. The transaction gave BWB greater financial resilience and stability and through CAF Turnkey Engineering access to an even deeper pool of resource and expertise. Together BWB and CAF are playing a leading role in digital engineering, Smart Cities, and colossal investment in infrastructure, not just here in the UK but across the world.

Why work at BWB?

We are a growing and thriving business and have recently won the Associate of Charted Engineers Best Large Consultancy 2022. We have also retained our Platinum Investors in People accolade. We have been advising our clients for over 30 years and our people our people are our most valued asset, supported and nurtured through the whole of their careers.

Supportive and collaborative culture

We retain good people because of our supportive and collaborative culture, we that by providing the right environment then people are much more likely to reach their potential – and when they do, it’s our clients that see the benefit.

We give our people the chance to flourish, do what we can to help them to create a good work/life balance, and by placing a high value on diversity, we foster a stimulating, contemporary culture for them to work in.

As a result, our people take the initiative, think creatively and act responsibly.

Our culture

Everyone at BWB works hard to exceed clients’ expectations. We have clear career pathways for advancement with individual achievement supported, recognised and rewarded. Inclusive social activities provide a welcome balance to ensure that business is fun as well.

On top of this, an intrinsic part of our culture is to support the communities we operate in through supporting charities and other community-related activities, locally and nationally.

Great Employer

We have consistently retained our Platinum Investors in people three times. We are one of only 150 organisations globally to have been awarded the highest level of recognition – just 5% if IIP accredited businesses worldwide, demonstrating our commitment to our colleagues and establishing us as an employer of choice.

Your Career
There is one overriding reason for our success – and that is you. If you are not growing, then neither are we. We offer tailored learning and development for all colleagues including apprenticeships up to degree level. Our culture is supportive with regular feedback sessions alongside clear career pathways to help you achieve your career goals. We have a transparent and accessible promotion process which recognises contribution and capability.
Your Finance
Our salaries are competitively benchmarked at least annually. We offer life assurance and pension contributions (which increase over time) as well as loyalty bonuses. Depending on the level of your role we also offer a car scheme (including an electric car scheme), executive pension and Group Income Protection.
Your Leave
Enjoy your time off, you’ve earned it! Work life balance is essential, we offer generous holiday allowances (which increase over time) and the option to purchase additional holidays. We also offer loyalty leave and charity leave.
Your Health
Your wellbeing and that of your family is as important to us as it is to you. To keep you and your family healthy, we have a virtual GP service and an employee assistance programme. Depending on the level of your role we also offer medical insurance.
Your Lifestyle
Work. Life. Balance. We want to support good health and wellbeing and know that your lifestyle is key to this. The way we work and how we relax are recognised through our lifestyle benefits like our Cycle to Work scheme and Perkbox shopping discounts and rewards.
Your Community
Giving something back. Community is at the heart of how we operate and our culture. To recognise this, we offer CSR days and the opportunity to get involved in corporate fundraising events and activities.

BWB Culture and People

Our people individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of BWB. Founded in the UK in 1990, BWB is one of the UK’s leading engineering and environmental design consultants. Our experience and expertise spans 5 offices across the UK.

BWB Consulting values Collaboration, Curiosity, Friendliness, Innovation, Passion, Proactiveness and Trust. We strive to maintain a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and building long-term relationships with clients. Collaboration and teamwork are encouraged to leverage the diverse expertise within the organisation and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Career & Development

There is one overriding reason for our success – and that is you. If you are not growing, then neither are we. We offer learning and development for all colleagues, a supportive culture with regular feedback sessions alongside clear career pathways to help you achieve your career goals. We have a transparent and accessible promotion process which recognises contribution and capability.

Wellbeing

BWB is committed to protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our employees. We recognise the importance of identifying and tackling possible workplace stress or triggers that may have a negative impact on people. We provide support and resources including our EAP and our Wellbeing Ambassadors we well as learning initiatives for all line managers to help them support their team members.