Ian Bester

Ian Bester is an accomplished civil engineering professional with over two decades of experience in the construction and project management sectors. Currently serving as a Director at JN Bentley, responsibilities include overseeing the safe and cost-effective delivery of flood defence and mine water treatment schemes valued at approximately £25-30 million annually. Previous roles encompass Operations Manager and Bid Manager, successfully leading bids for significant frameworks across multiple water and environmental management partnerships. Ian's extensive background also includes impactful positions as Resident Engineer at Halcrow, Project Site Engineer at KBAS Contracting, and various roles at JN Bentley, including Site Manager and Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Ian holds a Master of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University.