Think big

From road building to the provision of energy plant and supplies, the constantly growing scope of modern engineering projects means that consultants are increasingly in demand.

Such companies aim to provide complex and ambitious schemes with a one-stop shop containing a huge variety of knowledge, allowing such enterprises to move ahead smoothly.

Having a range of expertise on board means consultants can bid for work on some of the UK's most prestigious schemes, while at the same time forging links abroad.

As well as being involved in a number of future projects both at home and overseas,

has won contracts allowing it to create the infrastructure for the 2012 Olympics. 'Our engineers are very proud of our involvement,' said transportation unit resourcing manager James Armitage. 'When we are recruiting in areas such as this, people are very keen to be included.'

Other well-known schemes in which the company has been involved include the building of the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During the monsoon season, it easily converts from carrying traffic to a storm drain capable of taking water away from densely populated areas.