Fez is a proactive structural engineer with experience in the design of new-build and refurbishment projects across a varied range of sectors including waste, logistics, residential, healthcare and leisure. He has worked on small domestic projects through to complex multi-disciplinary schemes. He also undertakes building investigations to advise clients regarding structural modifications to existing buildings and also propose remedial works to identified structural defects.

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With four years’ experience working mainly on s38 and s104 schemes, Tom is working towards his chartership which we are committed to assisting him with.  His appointment into our Link Manchester office is part of our continued plan to grow our offering in the North West Region.

A forward thinking engineer who has acquired his experience and knowledge working within medium sized engineering consultancies, Ferdi is used to being involved in all aspects of projects, from master planning through to construction in both the commercial and residential sectors.  Ferdi has particular strengths in flood risk assessment, complex earthworks modelling and s278, S106 and S104 schemes. Ferdi also shares his knowledge and experience by creating civil engineering content for graduate engineers.

Structural Engineering lead and head of Link’s Manchester office, Neil is a Chartered Engineer with a wealth of engineering experience, many years of team leadership. He is adept at working as part of high value and complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Neil has been fortunate to work, predominantly as a structural engineer, across a variety of sectors including health, retail, education, industrial, energy and most recently nuclear, where he has been responsible for resolving complex design issues and navigating regulatory approvals.

Based in Link’s Manchester office, Neil is a key member of our leadership team and is driving the growth of our business in the North West.

“I joined link because I ultimately recognised the opportunity to more directly benefit from delivering to a higher industry standard. I believe I am strong in maintaining client relationships by taking responsibility for resolving their complex issues.  I HATE it when I am on the back foot on a technical level, or the possibility that others would think so, which drives me to continually improve my own knowledge and that of my team.  I am proud to be part of Link’s future direction and excited to build a team which maintains standards as it grows.”

Responsible for using design software to prepare drawings, calculations, reports and design documents for our engineers. After completing his apprenticeship, Jack is now working on continuing his development within Link.

Having graduated top of his class from the University of Birmingham, Will is a smart engineer who is building his experience in a range of our services. We are supporting Will in becoming a chartered engineer in due course.

Civil Engineering lead and head of Link’s Birmingham office, Chris is an experienced and insightful Chartered Engineer. Chris’ experience ranges from single dwellings through to infrastructure design on schemes up to the value of £100m, with a strong background in infrastructure planning and ultimate adoption of designs. Chris plays a lead role in the strategic direction of Link, especially our recruitment and business development opportunities.

A professionally accredited Engineering Technician, Jason is a highly effective and ambitious Senior Design Technician with over 15 years’ experience with a strong background in highways and private drainage designs. Jason is also leading on Link’s BIM implementation.

A strong deliverer with a huge amount of potential, Valentin has over six years’ experience delivering a variety of infrastructure projects and a working knowledge of S106, S104, S185, S38, and S278 schemes. Val is currently focused on progressing his chartership.

Managing Director and Co-founder, Nick is a Chartered Engineer specialising in the design of highway and drainage infrastructure for development sites. Nick’s experience ranges from outline planning advice through to detailed design and ultimate adoption of highway and drainage assets. He has undertaken EIAs, attended planning appeals against refusal of planning permission and has a good working knowledge of current national policies and design standards. During his career Nick has led on several key projects, taking on the role of client and technical led from site appraisal through to completion.

“My motivation is to do it better, in the right way. In engineering design delivery there are influences outside our control and it is how we respond that defines our success. I am at my best when I am involved in problem solving and supporting delivery. It is my ‘why’ to ensure that my team are at their best as often as possible. As a business leader, I focus on leading my team to promote and reward behaviours which encourage and drive a culture of improvement and collaboration. I am proud that we have a team that is engaged, works hard and support each other to deliver #linktogether”