Bridges Engineer

Breath HR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MHB Consultants in Glasgow is seeking an engineer to design, analyze, and manage engineering projects independently, collaborating with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

You will have opportunities in client liaison and project management, including time and budget control, with CPD towards Incorporated or Chartered status.

The role involves delivering technically sound solutions across rail, transport, and civil sectors while ensuring design and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from ICE/IStructE accredited course.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrate commitment to undertake continuous professional development towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineering status.
• Evidence of continuous professional development progress towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineering status.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preliminary and detailed designs for engineering projects
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports
• Perform structural analysis and ensure compliance with engineering standards
• Assist in fee/tender proposals
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Conduct site visits and inspections
• Ensure compliance with design and safety standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage timelines
• Provide technical support to junior engineers

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an engineer, you will be responsible for working independently and carrying out the design, analysis, and management of engineering projects.

This role involves working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically sound and compliant projects.

This role will provide opportunities for involvement and skill development in client liaison and project management, encompassing both time and budget management.

• Undertake preliminary and detailed designs for engineering projects
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Perform structural analysis and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Assist in the preparation of fee/tender proposals
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and inspections
• Ensure compliance with design and safety standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Contractors and Clients, on projects
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and communication with stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to junior and graduate engineers.

Person Specification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ICE or IStructE accredited course.

Experience

Typically, 3-5 years of experience in a relevant discipline

A 2:1 (or equivalent) degree classification or above

Demonstrate commitment to undertake continuous professional development towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineering status.

Evidence of continuous professional development progress towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineering status.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English).
• Ability to work effectively with the Microsoft suite of programs, such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Proficiency in design and analysis, and any associated software
• Strong understanding of design codes and standards.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and work within deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to comply with Quality Assurance Management Systems.

Personal Attributes

• Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.
• The initiative, a flexible approach, and the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and a positive outlook and approachable manner
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-tasking environment

Additional Responsibilities

• A full clean driving license would be an advantage
• Sentinel Track Safety – PTS holder
• Familiar with Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and Bentley (MicroStation) software.
• Due to the nature of this role, site work, overnight or weekend work may be required.

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 Our Company

MHB Consultants was established in 2006 and currently has 75 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.