Mavens Team

Owned by our people.
Driven by your results.

We are an employee-owned civil engineering consultancy. This is more than a job to us; it's our business. For over 20 years, we have owned our work, grown through challenges and excelled in delivery. We care about our people and our clients equally because we succeed together.

THE DIFFERENCE

What Sets Us Apart

As an employee-owned business, every member thinks like a business owner. We drive passion into our work and put the projects first. We have a vested interest in making your project a success.

That means we spend your budget wisely, solve problems early, and protect deadlines. We deliver work we are proud of because your success is directly tied to ours.

It is a different way of working, and clients notice the difference.

Our Team
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100% Employee Owned

OWN THE WORK

OWNERSHIP: We own every decision.

As employee-owners, we share in the outcome of every project. This means fewer risks and a dedicated commitment to getting it right for you.

Grow through challenges

GROW THE VALUE

GROWTH: We grow through every challenge.

Our experience means we are constantly evolving our solutions. This commitment to growth drives better outcomes and long-term value for our clients.

Excel in delivery

EXCEL IN DELIVERY

EXCELLENCE: We excel in superior delivery.

With 20 years of experience and a team invested in every result, we are a trusted partner committed to excellence in every aspect of your project.

OUR STORY

Our Journey

September 2006

Founded

by Hendrie Barbour

2006

1st Job

Waverley Landslip

January 2010

Glasgow Office

opened in Newton Terrace

May 2015

Glasgow Office

moved to St Enoch Square

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August 2018

1000th Job

Coatdyke Viaduct

March 2019

York Office

opened

September 2019

Edinburgh Office

opened

July 2020

Employee Owned

MHB became employee owned

2020

Croydon Office

opened

2000
March 2022

2000th Job

Exhibition Centre

3000
January 2025

3000th Job

Wallers Ash Tunnel

January 2025

Fergus Aitchison

appointed as Managing Director

March 2026

100% Employee Owned

MHB became 100% employee owned

This is who we are: a team that cares, a business built on shared success, and a partner you can count on.

Let's create lasting value, together.

For over 20 years, we’ve delivered engineering solutions that stand the test of time. Our people own the work, and it shows in the results.