Managing a caseload of diverse and challenging projects. Examples include a multi-million residential refurbishment, masonry repairs on a 12th century castle and a 6 meter rotating sculpture for the Cultural Olympiad to celebrate the Olympics in London 2012.Following projects through from initial enquiry, scheme and detailed design, to completion on site. This involves frequent site visits, project meetings and ongoing liaison with clients and contractors.Working within a small design team, responsibilities have recently included mentoring a number of graduate engineers and placement students.Proficiency at designing in steel, concrete, timber and masonry to current codes of practice. Willingness to develop skills in unusual construction methods and techniques, such as load-bearing straw bale and the use of lime mortar.Appraisal of existing structures, often in a state of disrepair. Provision of formal written reports with recommendations for remedial works.

Site engineer on flood defense schemes, overseeing work carried out by general operatives andspecialist sub-contractors.Setting out of structures, reinforcement, piles and earthworks. Also for quality control of aspects ofthese works, including surveying and recording as-built information.Calculating quantities of materials required for construction and placing orders for these.