Senior Engineer

MHB Consultants Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MHB Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead design and construction projects, interfacing with clients on technical and financial management. The role includes directing technical teams, developing detailed designs, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will oversee calculations, reports, and specifications, while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this fast-paced, client-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil engineering or related discipline from an ICE-accredited course.
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with ICE or related professional body.
• Typically, 5–8 years of experience in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of engineering projects.
• Development of conceptual designs, production of engineering designs, drawings, and reports per 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 prepare 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.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Project management

Client management

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering

ICE accreditation (Incorporated or Chartered)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for working independently and interfacing with clients on the technical and financial management of projects.

You will be required to lead design and construction projects, managing technical teams and ensuring successful delivery.

This role involves overseeing the development of detailed designs and managing project timelines and budgets.

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of engineering projects.
• Development of conceptual designs, production of engineering designs, drawings, and reports per 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 prepare 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.

Person Specification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil engineering or related discipline from an ICE-accredited course

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with ICE or related professional body.

Skills

Advanced technical expertise in civil engineering.

Strong leadership, project management, and client management skills.

Familiarity with contract administration and procurement processes.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Experience

Typically, 5-8 years of experience in a relevant discipline

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 licence 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 67 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.