Ajay S.

As a Chartered Engineer with a PhD in Civil Engineering, I specialise in the structural design and analysis of buildings. I have developed detailed designs and facilitated construction for a wide array of small- and large-scale structures within multi-disciplinary teams including architects, engineers, clients and contractors. Drawing on my sound technical knowledge and six years of extensive experience within the civil engineering industry, I am able to provide my skills and expertise in the categories listed below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Design and analysis of: - Reinforced concrete and precast concrete structures - Steel and aluminium structures - Traditional timber, glulam and cross-laminated timber structures - Masonry and blockwork 2. Production of structural design calculations, drawings for planning, approval and construction. 3. Design and detailing of house extensions, refurbishments, and loft conversions. 4. Scheme and detailed design of structural systems. 5. Compliance with Eurocodes, Building Regulations, and design standards. 6. Assessment of existing structures. 7. Application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for detailed structural assessments. 8. Production of structural calculations and technical reports for feasibility studies, scheme & detailed design, structural analysis and final specifications. 9. Liaising with architects and master planners for design development. 10. Co-ordination with contractors for site support during construction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A brief portfolio of projects that I have led and worked on include: - Design & construction of 60m deep underground service shaft for High Speed 2. - Design & construction of new underground stations for Northern Line Extension Project. - Design of eco-friendly retreat cabins at Vale de Moses, Portugal. - Design of White Hart Lane Overground Station. - Design of Romford Overground Station.