Majid
Organisation: PRP UK Ltd
Role: Principal Structural Engineer
Qualifications
MEng (Hons) CEng MiStructE
Length of time in engineering
With over 12 years of experience, I currently work as a Principal Structural Engineer with my current employer. I thoroughly enjoy my current role, and the problem solving involved.
I find working part of a team to solve engineering challenges, fun and rewarding. Solving problems through collaborating with others, makes the job very social and enjoyable. From working with others I constantly learn a great deal, which has helped me improve and learn about the roles of other professional in the team.
I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside some great engineers, who have constantly pushed me to learn and expand my skills set. I have also been fortunate enough to work on whole variety of, structures, materials, and sectors, and therefore have a good balance of experience.
Academic knowledge and key skills important to your role
Structural analysis and Mechanics, Communication, Graphical communication, Structural analysis and mechanics, Material behaviour, structural behaviour.
What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering
Ability to apply mathematics and physics.
Typical week
Busy and full of curveballs! My weeks involve a lot of problem solving and collaboration with professionals and other teams.
I regularly work with Mechanical Engineers, Architects Contractors, Electrical engineers.
Biggest challenges in the sector
A key move to reducing our carbon footprint, reducing material use and rethinking construction to reduce carbon.
Dominance of computers which in my opinion has eroded the actual understanding of engineering.
Predictions for 50 years time
Shift towards reducing the impact on the planet from construction.