Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Essential:

• Proactive and Client focused Engineer
• A desire for career progression within a growing, employee-owned company.

The ideal candidate should have:

• An engineering degree and be chartered or sitting review within 12 months (ICE/IstructE)
• A minimum of 5-8 years’ relevant experience in a design environment.
• Experience with Rail Buildings & Civils experience (anyone with platforms, canopies, drainage, maintenance delivery units, retaining walls, embankments, cuttings, etc. would be of interest
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Project management experience including project scoping, coordinating design activities, contractual and financial management
• Experience of management of teams of up to 2-4 people
• Experience of working on multiple concurrent and multi-discipline commissions
• Experience in representing the company to clients and working with a range of project stakeholders
• An innovative outlook and be looking to use and further develop technical and business skills to match the growing needs of the business
• Work Winning in a Client facing role
• Driving licence
• Sentinel Track Safety - PTS holder
• Familiar with Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and Bentley (MicroStation) software.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of engineering projects.
• Development of conceptual designs and producing engineering designs, drawings and reports in accordance with project requirements and ensuring technical compliance.
• Oversee and review engineering calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Manage aspects of project delivery and technical reviews, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
• Manage project budgets and preparation of tenders/fee proposals, timelines, and client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentorship, guidance and supervision to other engineers and foster technical development within the team.
• Participate in business development by supporting proposal writing and technical submissions.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure successful execution.
• Site work, overnight or weekend work may be required.

The successful candidate will report to Croydon Office and work closely with discipline heads based in the other MHB offices in York, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

CONDITIONS

• Competitive Salary
• Annual profit related bonus (up to £3600 tax free due to employee owned status)
• 22 days’ annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays with an option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Continuous training and development
• Yearly Professional Membership paid
• Company pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Private Health Care
• Range of additional company benefits

Why Consider this Role

• The company has a “can do” attitude. A chance to prove yourself at a growing company. Lots of opportunities to gain business experience, dealing with the full cycle of business activities from winning work, carrying it out, as well as developing and running a design team.

About the Company

• MHB Consultants was established in 2006 and currently has 62 staff based in four offices (Glasgow, Edinburgh, York and London). Our Workload is 70% design work in the rail industry with the balance in transportation, energy, heavy civil engineering, and structural sectors. Our company aims to provide practical solutions to save money for our clients.
• MHB became an Employee-Owned company in July 2020, as an employee-owned business MHB is always looking for capable and self-motivated team members who want to join a successful business and share in our future success.
• Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected].