Heather Harman
Senior Design Engineer
“I started work for Morrison Construction after graduating from Liverpool University with an Honours degree in Civil Engineering. I chose to work for a civil engineering contractor so that I could gain practical experience in the construction of all types of civil engineering projects. I started work as a Site Engineer and progressed through the roles of Senior Engineer and Site Agent, working on a wide range of projects including new railway stations, major earthworks and road works, land remediation projects and refurbishment projects for British Waterways.
I am a graduate member of the Institute of Civil Engineers and am working towards achieving chartered member status, following the completion of my training. To obtain design experience as part of my graduate training programme, I was seconded to Ove Arup for 11 months, where I designed sections of the permanent works for the National Ice Centre.
In 2004, I moved into the company’s Design Department at the Matlock office to work as a Senior Design Engineer. I am part of a team that provides engineering support to all the Business Units operating in England and Wales. I carry out permanent and temporary works designs and design checks, structural surveys and assessments of existing structures and technical advice covering a variety of engineering issues. I enjoy visiting our construction sites to help solve engineering problems.
Throughout my career, I have benefited from continuous training, personal development including attendance on a wide variety of internal and external courses on subjects including formwork design, leadership, site safety management, design of steel structures and appointed persons (safe use of cranes).”