Price & Myers was established in 1978 in London as a firm of consulting structural engineers, with the aim of working with good imaginative architects, to make excellent buildings. In our first 35 years we have completed over 22,000 jobs, and won over 400 awards; we also have offices in Nottingham and Oxford, and currently employ about 140 people. We became a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in 2003. Our work covers an unusually wide range, both in size and type. Projects vary from… Show more Price & Myers was established in 1978 in London as a firm of consulting structural engineers, with the aim of working with good imaginative architects, to make excellent buildings. In our first 35 years we have completed over 22,000 jobs, and won over 400 awards; we also have offices in Nottingham and Oxford, and currently employ about 140 people. We became a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in 2003. Our work covers an unusually wide range, both in size and type. Projects vary from minor alterations and extensions, to major new buildings and refurbishment projects, using the most recent developments in materials and construction techniques. We have advised on the repair and restoration of many historic buildings, and we have worked with some of the country's leading architects on the design of many outstanding modern buildings. Our diverse project portfolio allows us to find the right solution for every job. All the partners are actively involved in the design of our projects, and the office is characterised by an open, informal atmosphere in which discussions of job problems and successes are encouraged. This environment, coupled with our broad range of experience, enables us to make a positive contribution in the early stages of design; when good engineering input can help to achieve elegant and cost effective solutions. The point of everything we do is to get things built.  Our designs require a complete knowledge of how elements will be made and put together.  We apply the technical and logical engineering principles that underpin our profession creatively, to help architects and clients move their projects from concept to reality. Show less

I provide specialist structural (earthquake) engineering services and design support to Beca Group in New Zealand on numerous complex projects. This role includes all aspects of the design process from project and client management, team management, design and invoicing.Key projects:Secure Future, NZ - New 960-bed prison. Capital value £150 million.• Lead structural design verifier. Managed and delivered the verification packages for the majority of the project to ensure tight… Show more I provide specialist structural (earthquake) engineering services and design support to Beca Group in New Zealand on numerous complex projects. This role includes all aspects of the design process from project and client management, team management, design and invoicing.Key projects:Secure Future, NZ - New 960-bed prison. Capital value £150 million.• Lead structural design verifier. Managed and delivered the verification packages for the majority of the project to ensure tight time frames were met.• Structural lead for two architectural focused structures. Coordinated design with other disciplines and structural resources including out sourced drafting. Prepared proposals and invoices, tracked project costs and managed timeframes and variations.Air New Zealand Flight Training Centre, NZ – Structural lead. Extension to the existing flight training centre to provide accommodation for two new simulators and associated offices. Capital value £1.5 million.Small to medium residential and commercial projects, UK - Capital Values up to £10 million.• Structural design of numerous small packages and projects using British Standards and European Codes. Show less

Worked in team environments to solve complex problems in an efficient and timely manner. Projects ranged from preliminary design through to detailed design for building consent and construction. Key projects:Sir Paul Reeves Building, NZ - New multi-use three-storey podium structure with integrated lecture theatres, plaza and an eight storey tower. Capital value £50 million. Short-listed for IStructE education or healthcare award, 2013• Responsible for the modelling, designing… Show more Worked in team environments to solve complex problems in an efficient and timely manner. Projects ranged from preliminary design through to detailed design for building consent and construction. Key projects:Sir Paul Reeves Building, NZ - New multi-use three-storey podium structure with integrated lecture theatres, plaza and an eight storey tower. Capital value £50 million. Short-listed for IStructE education or healthcare award, 2013• Responsible for the modelling, designing and detailing of the gravity system from concept to construction. Technical and analytical ability validated by external peer-review and building consent. Elements included steel and reinforced concrete beams and columns, seismic/movement separation detailing, façade supports, long span cantilevers, precast concrete and metal deck flooring systems, and inclined columns.• Managed coordination of the structure directly with the architect, contractor and service engineers throughout the project. Demonstrated strong communication skills and understanding of stakeholder requirements especially when resolving coordination and design conflicts. Utilised creative problem solving skills, combining technical and analytical ability to develop practically solutions and compromises.• Researched and implemented innovative design solutions to meet the design requirements. These included highly serviced cellular beams (which at the time were new to the NZ market), composite columns and composite beam vibration analysis techniques.• Selected as the consultants’ and client’s representative on site to ensure structural design was constructed in accordance with the design intent. Technical and practical judgment displayed in coordinating the remedial works required to address defects.Jellicoe Street – Sea + City, NZ – Redevelopment of an industrial port area into a high profile, high usage public space. Capital value £10 million. Show less

Throughout my study I worked for Cook Costello on civil and geotechnical projects in the Northland, New Zealand region. I was typically involved in the entire project; from fielding the original call from the client, organising meetings, carrying out the required field work and producing calculations and recommendations. This gave me a practical understanding of the design process and the importance of understanding the bigger picture.