Civil
Engineering
Civil engineering consultants delivering rail, highways, water and power infrastructure across the UK
Civil engineering services across UK infrastructure
MHB Consultants provides civil engineering services across rail, highways, water and power sectors. The majority of our work is in the rail sector, where we deliver feasibility studies, drainage schemes, rail platform design, culvert replacement and structural works at railway stations on operational infrastructure.
Our clients are civil engineering contractors, transportation authorities, local authorities and private developers. We work to Network Rail, Highways England and Eurocode standards, supporting projects from feasibility through detailed design and into construction supervision.
Civil Engineering Core Services
Rail Civil Engineering
The majority of our civil engineering work is in the rail sector. We design and deliver schemes on operational railways to Network Rail standards, with the access planning and possession experience needed to work safely on live infrastructure.
- Rail platform design and lengthening
- Station works and structural alterations
- Culvert replacement on rail corridors
- Drainage schemes for rail infrastructure
- Network Rail GRIP / PACE compliance
Highways & Transportation
We design highways and transportation infrastructure to DMRB and adoptable local authority standards. Our work covers everything from junction improvements to retaining structures supporting carriageway widening.
- Highway design to DMRB standards
- Transportation infrastructure schemes
- Retaining structures for highways
- Section 278 and Section 38 works
- Pavement design and assessment
Drainage & Water Engineering
We design storm and foul water drainage schemes for infrastructure projects, with full hydraulic modelling and SUDS compliance. Our drainage engineers work to Sewers for Adoption, CIRIA C753 and local authority requirements.
- Storm and foul drainage scheme design
- Culvert replacement and hydraulic capacity assessment
- SUDS and surface water attenuation design
- Hydraulic modelling (MicroDrainage / InfoWorks)
- Drainage strategies for planning submissions
What We Offer
Feasibility Studies
Options appraisals, technical feasibility and outline design reports
Drainage Schemes
Storm and foul drainage design, SUDS, and hydraulic modelling
Culvert Replacement
Hydraulic assessment, structural design and construction methodology
Rail Platform Design
Platform extensions, gauging compliance, and step/gap solutions
Station Works
Structural alterations, accessibility upgrades and minor works on operational stations
Highway Design
DMRB-compliant highway alignment, junctions and pavement design
Retaining Structures
Reinforced concrete walls, gabion structures, and modular retaining systems
Transportation Infrastructure
Multi-modal infrastructure design across rail, highway and active travel
Civil engineering specialists with rail sector pedigree
Most of what we do is on operational railways. That means we understand the realities of working under possession, designing to Network Rail standards, and delivering schemes that survive contact with the live environment. The same rigour applies to our highways, water and power work.
Our in-house civil and geotechnical capability means we don't pass design risk between consultants. We resolve drainage, structural and ground-related issues under one roof, which keeps programmes tight and decisions grounded in the actual conditions on site.
Civil engineering across critical UK infrastructure
Our civil engineering services span rail, highways, water and power. The majority of our work is in the rail sector, where we hold deep experience of Network Rail standards and operational delivery.
Headquartered in Scotland with offices and projects across the UK, we serve clients in Glasgow, Edinburgh, York, London and beyond.
Rail & Heavy Rail
Network Rail compliant civil works, drainage and station infrastructure
Highways
DMRB-compliant design and Section 278 highway works
Water & Utilities
Drainage schemes, culvert replacement and SUDS design
Power Sector
Civil works for substations and power infrastructure
Talk to a civil engineering specialist
Need feasibility studies, drainage design, rail platform works or highway design support? Our civil engineering team, led by Gillian Pettigrew, can provide the technical insight and delivery experience your project needs.
