Natalie Bennett

Natalie Bennett is a highly experienced engineering professional specializing in dam and reservoir management. Currently serving as the Principal Dams Engineer at Jacobs since March 2025, Natalie previously worked as a Reservoir Supervising Engineer at United Utilities from October 2022 to February 2025. Prior to that role, Natalie held several positions at Canal & River Trust between December 2016 and October 2022, including Principal Reservoir Engineer and Principal Engineer. Natalie's earlier experience includes a Business Improvement role as well as Lead Designer at Mott MacDonald Bentley from October 2010 to November 2016, and a Graduate Engineer position at MWH Global from October 2007 to October 2010. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Sheffield, earned between 2003 and 2007.