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New-build project director, combining the best of on-site and off-site construction formats. High-quality, fast delivery, sustainable solutions.

Lead on technical and commercial workstreams relating to modular product acquisition, development, international logistics and quality control.

Uk

Vanguard provide a wide range of construction project design, engineering and management services to support homeowners, property developers and engineering practices with varied project requirements and business support.

Civil & Structural Engineering design and project management on a mixture of residential and commercial projects through London and the South East.

Creating quality meanwhile homes, providing much needed affordable housing delivered with sustainability and the future in mind.

Design Manager, responsible for consultant management and the development of project designs.

London South

Delivery of The Dumont, a 30-storey mixed use residential tower (with some commercial and retail space) plus triple basement; the building contains private and shared-ownership homes as well as an array of high-quality and convenient residential facilities.Responsibilities included management of consultants, reviewing & appraising designs, liaising between commercial and construction teams whilst always trying to balance cost, quality and programme of the project through innovative and efficient design solutions – keeping our customers at the forefront of all decisions. Daily activities cross a number of disciplines, from structural and façade engineering to finishes and interior design and actively monitoring the design in construction.The role required a significant number of discussions and negotiations with third parties, including but not limited to; transport authorities, planning authorities, warranty providers and utilities providers.

London, United Kingdom

Civil and structural design completed across all main sectors: residential, education, commercial, healthcare & light industrial.Proficiency gained in all major structural materials: Concrete, Steel, Masonry and Timber including particular interest and experience in the use of engineered timber materials - providing multiple CPD seminars on this topic to top tier architectural practices in London.Responsibilities included liaising with clients, architects and other built environment professionals, production of structural calculations and sketches, managing of CAD/Revit technicians, junior engineers, document controllers and support staff. Experience gained in a number of structural design software: Oasys GSA, SCIA Engineer, Tekla.A few Notable Projects Include:Bureau, 90 Fetter LaneHeavy structural refurbishment of a 90s concrete frame office building, including creating two additional floors with no superstructure or substructure strengthening works, introduction of an 11 metre span truss creating a column free entrance space and a series of other internal structural rearrangements to maximise the space and realise the architect's design.Pears Building, Royal Free Hospital & UCL£45 million world class research facility, patient accommodation and office spaceThe project includes a new 5 storey, exposed (visual-grade) concrete frame building, 2 storey steel framed structure above as well as a 2 storey basement including parking.The site provided a number of significant challenges, including; sloping topography across the site, complex and varying soil conditions, constrained site, integration of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).Charterhouse School, Maths & Science BlockNew build educational block, including concrete frame design, use of exposed, high-quality precast floor planks and an engineered timber (CLT) roof; project as mentioned in the Architectural Journal (22/01/2019).

London, United Kingdom

Undergraduate structural engineering placement between 4th & 5th years of degree.Assisted in the structural analysis and design of projects, primarily reinforced concrete frame residential schemes.Experience gained in CSC Orion software

Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Undergraduate 12 month placementDesign of civil and structural elements of construction and refurbishment projects, including residential, education & commercial schemes.Extensive experience in the design of traditional-build housing for new-build multi-plot residential estates with a national housing developer.Experience gained in CSC TEDDS, STRAP & QuickJoint.

Master’S Degree, Civil Engineering, 1St

1st class MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) Dissertation titled "The durability performance of concrete.

Education record

A Level: Maths (A), Physics (A), Geography (A), General Studies (A)