Chris Donnelly – Director

Chris has over 12 years’ experience in the construction and structural engineering industries, working in roles for international structural design consultancies, regional water/wastewater providers and working directly as a civil/structural engineer for a nuclear waste management company.

Having a varied working experience has provided Chris with a wide berth of knowledge and skills obtained from working in multiple highly regulated industries, including significant experience in the nuclear industry.

Chris also spent several years working as a construction project engineer for a large construction contractor, providing construction and project management experience.

Academic achievements include graduating from the University of Salford in 2011 with an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, before obtaining a MSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Bolton in 2018.

Professional accreditation with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) was achieved in 2016.

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