Advances in engineering, digital design and construction methods have made over-station developments a common feature of fast-growing cities, explains Mott MacDonald’s Åsa Löfstedt

Engineers working on HS2’s triangular intersection outside Birmingham have completed the construction of four parallel viaduct decks.

Great British Energy’s nuclear arm has appointed WSP and Mott MacDonald to provide specialist environmental services and permitting support for the small modular reactor programme at Wylfa.

Construction of HS2’s longest tunnel has been completed, almost five years after the works started.

A £5.9 million railway bridge has been driven into position by Network Rail engineers at a site in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

Engineers suspended at heights of nearly 140m have undertaken tests on the concrete and steel of St Johns Beacon using specialist rope access techniques.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed eight new members to form the second generation of its Innov8 Group for early and mid-career professionals.

Engineering firm Spencer Group has implemented a six-week menopause awareness programme to support its staff.

A workshop focused on encouraging an interest in civil engineering among the long-term unemployed was recently hosted by RSK Group’s engineering and construction firm SCP.

Thames Water is partnering with Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) to open a new apprenticeship training facility.

Mott MacDonald and STEM Returners have started the second phase of their 2025 programme to help engineers return to work after a career break. 

EngineeringUK is urging the government to implement a series of recommendations to help “refine” foundation apprenticeships.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is calling for experienced pipefitters and mechanical technicians to help shape the National Occupational Standards (NOS).

Mott MacDonald’s focus on major building projects is not just about winning more work and improving outcomes for clients – it’s about giving younger engineers better career experience too.

Constructionarium recently welcomed engineering and construction students from the University of East London to its site-simulator facility in Norfolk.

Thousands of British workers are set to benefit from new training and apprenticeship opportunities as part of the government’s ‘modern industrial strategy’.

Buro Happold experts join the 21CC podcast to delve into the role the built environment can play in supporting positive metal health and wellbeing

Fest Hub founder and civil engineer Emmanuel Afolabi is turning the disappointment of missing out on his dream career into a mission to inspire young people into STEM