At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in designing and assessing highway structures while ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join M Group Highways, the UK's leading highway maintenance contractor.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure and contribute to building a better future.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; experience in structural design is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About The Role
Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We don’t just build roads and bridges - we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. You’ll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.
What you'll be doing
- Assist in the inspections and surveys of existing highway structures.
- Contribute to the design and assessment of bridges and other highway structures including the preparation and analysis of structural models.
- Writing of documents associated with maintaining and improving bridges (e.g. AIPs, Inspection Reports).
- Assist in the preparation and detailing of construction drawings and other associated construction documentation such as specifications and health and safety information.
- Support in the preparation of concept designs, production of feasibility/options reports or other technical reports and technical approval documentation.
- Work closely with other team members and disciplines, including construction teams, to deliver projects on time and within budget.
What you’ll bring
- Civil Engineering or related degree to Bachelors or Masters level or equivalent.
- Some demonstrable experience in the practical and pragmatic design, maintenance and construction of bridges, or other large structures and/or the associated drawing and detailing.
- Some experience in the use of structural analysis software such as LUSAS would be beneficial.
- Some knowledge of highways standards is preferred, however an understanding of other structural design standards, such as Eurocodes is a requirement.
- Understanding of CDM duties and how to work safely.
- Some experience in the use AutoCAD/ Civil 3D.
- Ideally starting to work towards Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer.
- Desirable if they have CSCS card or similar experience working in a highway environment.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include:
- Matched or contributory pension scheme.
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Employee assistance programme.
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts.
- Life assurance.
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave.
- Reward and recognition scheme.
In addition, this role offers; 28 days annual leave plus.
Assistant Structures Design Engineer in London employer: M Group
At M Group Highways, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises safety, client satisfaction, and employee development. As the UK's leading highway maintenance contractor, we provide our team with ample opportunities for growth, innovative projects, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to creating lasting social value in the communities we serve, joining us means being part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to building a better future.
