Assistant Structures Design Engineer

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.

Want to come and be a part of it?

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 1000’s 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 bank holidays

Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!

Holiday purchase scheme

Personal Accident Cover

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

We’re

responsible

and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet

We’re

open

and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations

We’re

together

and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

We’re

ambitious

and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note:

Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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