As a leading engineering consultancy, we are a dedicated team delivering big projects across the UK and Ireland. These are some of the key skills our people demonstrate:
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Meet our people
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at H&MV. From designing substations to delivering renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland, it's our team that turns complex engineering challenges into real-world solutions. We believe in nurturing talent at every stage - from graduates finding their feet to experienced engineers leading the way. Our people don't just do a job, they make a genuine impact on the future of energy and infrastructure. Get to know the faces behind the work and find out what brought them to H&MV.
Team members
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“Don't be afraid - there's always going to be another path. Think about what you enjoy outside of school as well as in it, because that plays a bigger role than you might think.”
Meg Watterson, Graduate Electrical Engineer
Case Study
Meg's Career Journey
Meg’s career journey has been shaped by curiosity, hands-on experience, and steady growth. Each step she’s taken has helped her understand what she enjoys most, where her strengths lie, and how her work gives her a real sense of purpose.
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GCSEs
Meg completed her GCSEs at Bloomfield Collegiate School and enjoyed subjects like Maths and Physics, selecting subjects based on her interests and natural problem-solving strengths.
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A-Levels
Meg studied Maths, Physics and P.E. for her A-levels. During Sixth Form, sport remained a central part of her life alongside her studies, and she captained a couple of school teams, an experience she credits with building her confidence as a leader.
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Next steps after school
Meg studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Queen's University, inspired by her physics teacher who spotted her potential and pointed her towards the field, a decision she's glad she made.
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Wider student life
During university, Meg played hockey for Queen's, making lifelong friends along the way, even doing some travelling with them after graduating. She'd encourage anyone to join a club, even if it feels daunting at first.
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Finding work
Meg completed a placement year, which helped her discover the direction she wanted to take in electrical engineering, ultimately leading her to her graduate role at H&MV.
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Working at H&MV
Meg works as a graduate electrical engineer at H&MV, designing and amending diagrams for substations and working on projects including wind farms and solar farms, with the added bonus of occasional site visits.
Advice from Meg
How do you know where to begin?
Advice for your education path
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Don't be afraid of choosing the wrong subjects, there's always another path, and you don't need to have it all figured out straight away.
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Think about what you enjoy outside of school too, not just in the classroom. For me, fixing cars and phones at home is what pointed me towards engineering.
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Get involved in sports and clubs. The confidence I built from captaining teams and joining Queen's hockey has stayed with me throughout my career.
Advice for your next steps after school
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Do a placement year if you can - it helped me figure out exactly where I wanted to go in my career, even by ruling out certain directions.
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Talk to people already working in the field you're interested in and ask for their advice - my physics teacher pointing me towards electrical engineering changed everything for me.
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Don't be afraid to put yourself out there - I started with no confidence at all but pushing myself paid off. Use every opportunity and facility around you, including your teachers!
Suitability
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Problem Solving
Analysing complex engineering challenges and finding effective solutions. Whether designing substation layouts or working on wind farms, thinking critically is at the heart of every project.
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Teamwork
Collaborating with colleagues and contributing to large-scale projects. Working alongside experienced engineers to deliver designs from concept all the way through to site.
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Organisation
Managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently. From planning homework at school to coordinating engineering designs, staying organised is key to delivering high quality work.