Newsletter - December 2024 by Lucie Winship

• A FEW WORDS FROM LEE SIMM

• MEET SOME NEW FACES

• RICHTER FOUNDATION

• RICHTER WHEEL OF VALUE

• CORPORATE SERVICES UPDATES

• OFFICE UPDATES

• 2024 HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR

A FEW WORDS FROM LEE SIMM

EMBRACING CHANGE AND PREPARING FOR GROWTH

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a time to reflect on a year of significant change and opportunity within the construction infrastructure sector and for Richter.

The cancellation of the northern leg of HS2, delays in CP7 projects, and constrained budgets have presented challenges across the industry. Yet, these shifts have driven us to re-imagine our approach and seek new avenues for growth. At Richter, we have evolved our business development strategies to explore opportunities in expanding markets such as water, energy, and nuclear, among others. These sectors, driven by sustainability goals and the UK’s commitment to green infrastructure, represent exciting opportunities for innovation and long-term impact.

Additionally, the dynamic market environment has brought sustained opportunities for mergers and acquisitions. Strategic partnerships and integrations are enabling us to enhance our capabilities, deliver greater value to our clients, and reinforce Richter’s role as a leader in providing tailored engineering solutions.

Myself and the board are deeply grateful for the contributions of our dedicated team and the trust and collaboration of our clients and partners this year.

Together, we have not only navigated challenges but also laid the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation.

As we prepare for 2025, we look forward to continuing this momentum, meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and shaping a resilient future for the industry.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a successful New Year.

Warm regards,

Lee Simm Managing Director

MEET SOME NEW FACES

Since the last newsletter there have been over 60 new starters, here are just a few new faces!

GLASGOW

AUSTRALIA

BILLY MCCORMICK

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

LISA BEGG

GRADE 2 DESIGN ENGINEER

REBECCA LOVELL OFFICE MANAGER

LEEDS HUDDERSFIELD

FAIZAN AHMAD

UNDERGRADUATE DESIGN ENGINEER

HUDDERSFIELD

FINLAY SUNDERLAND

APPRENTICE ENGINEER

MARLOW

GOGULAN NAVARATNAM

GRADE 2 DESIGN ENGINEER

MARLOW

GREG NESBIT

GRADUATE DESIGN ENGINEER

LEO ANDREWS

APPRENTICE ENGINEER

WALES

BIRMINGHAM

ENGLAND

DARREN WEBB

GROUP TALENT ACQUISITION

ADVISOR

LYNNE DALTON MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

SUAD DAHIR

PAYROLL AND EXPENSE

ADMINISTRATOR

EXETER

ALEX LEA

GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

WARRINGTON

GARETH LEWIS

PRINCIPAL GEOLOGIST

WARRINGTON

NATASHA MAY OFFICE MANAGER

ADRIAN BROWN

GRADE 1 DESIGN ENGINEER

JAMES CARTER

PRINCIPAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

POLAND

Richter have always exuded a heart of generosity. Philanthropy echoes many of our core values. As a global group we have already donated to:

- Help Harry Help others (BK plus chosen charity)

- Bridges to Prosperity

- Forget me Not Children’s Hospice e.g. Rally driving Dragon Boat Race; The Bake off; a meal in Birmingham and even gardening!

- Individual fundraising initiatives for example: Royal British Legion, Football equipment for a local school team.

And there’s more that I don’t have the word allowance to mention! Thank you for your giving.

Introducing (drum roll please-go on bang on your desk!) …

The Richter Foundation! Established in September 2024 our Foundation’s purpose is;

“To create a better world for all through Construction Engineering and charities close to the heart of the Richter people.”

The Richter Foundation has been set up to galvanise our giving, ensure we give with purpose and for longevity, achieve global impact to leave a legacy we can all be proud of!

How will Richter Foundation raise money?

• Give As You Earn payroll donations

• Invoice donations

• Pennies for Foundation

• Sponsored events

• One off giving

How will Richter Foundation give?

• Workplace Volunteer Schemes

• Grants to our chosen engineering charities:

- Bridges to Prosperity with whom we will be helping build a bridge in Rwanda.

- Engineers without Boarders supporting their Engineering for People Design challenge.

Give As You Earn (GAYE)

This is for donations bigger than £1. This is a tax-effective and effortless way to donate to any charity in the UK.

Whether you prefer a one-time donation or want to give regularly, you are in control. You can adjust the amount, pause, or restart your contributions at any time. Plus, you get to choose the charity that matters most to you! You can even pool your donations and choose a charity later!

If you want to support the Richter Foundation through GAYE please fill in this form If you want to contribute to another ‘charity close to your heart’ simply follow this link.

At the Richter Foundation our goal is to raise £10,000 for the Richter Foundation through GAYE & £10,000 for ‘charities close to the heart of Richter people’ by 2030.

Find below a progress update on these targets

Pennies For Foundation

1% towards target 33% towards target

Our Pennies for Foundations concept is based on the belief that small donations, collectively, can make a big impact! Simply donate the pennies from your pay each month. If you earn £1284.34 then you keep the £1284 and donate the 34p to our Foundation. Signing up will cost you the minimum of 1p a month to the maximum of 99p a month.

Whilst a small ask of each of us, together we can make a big difference to our chosen charities. Watch this space for the launch in early 2025.

Board of Trustees

Emma-Jayne (EJ) Harwood Head of Richter Foundation

Lorraine Bennett Group Business Operations Director

Fatemeh (Pegah)

Ara Regional Director

Abouzar Jahanshahi Managing

director

RICHTER’S GRADUATES PLAY THE ‘WHEEL OF VALUE’

This year we asked the new graduates, undergraduates & apprentices for their perspective on the Richter Values, and how they have/will use these in daily life here at work and perhaps also outside of the Richter walls.

COURAGE

Jan Fraczek, Undergraduate Engineer, Birmingham

Courage plays an important role in civil and structural engineering. Each project presents its own challenges, and we often have to make tough decisions to deliver the best results. Courage is required for us to tackle these challenges head on, try new ideas, while making sure safety and efficiency of design is prioritised. It’s about being confident in our work, questioning designs when needed, and taking responsibility for the results.

Since joining the company as an Undergraduate Engineer, I’ve realised how important courage is when taking those first steps in designing and defending my work. Accepting responsibility for my contributions was daunting at first, but it’s been essential for my growth, and I have learnt a lot from these experiences.

Mistakes and setbacks happen, but courage helps us learn from them and keep improving, so that we can positively impact the world around us.

RESPECT & CONSIDERATION

Ryan Potter, Graduate Engineer, Leeds

Respect and consideration are the foundations to a positive, collaborative workplace. Respect means valuing each team member’s unique expertise, experience, and perspective, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. It’s about creating a culture of mutual recognition, where accomplishments are celebrated as a collective success.

Consideration goes hand-in-hand with respect, focusing on empathy, open communication, and understanding diverse viewpoints. By actively listening and responding thoughtfully, we build strong working relationships based on trust. In a team setting, consideration ensures that all voices are heard, which leads to stronger, more cohesive outcomes.

Together, respect and consideration create a professional environment that supports growth, innovation, and teamwork. These are essential qualities to achieving excellence in our shared goals.

HEALTH & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Freddie Higgins, Apprentice Engineer, Warrington

Health and personal development are two vital factors in a workplace, or in-fact…anywhere. So, what is health? Health is a state of overall well-being, which can be mental and physical. Maintaining good health allows for increased productivity, better team morale and much more in the workplace.

Personal development relates to self-progression, how you can develop yourself.

Developing yourself has endless benefits, such as increased confidence with your work, enhancing your skills and knowledge, and increased motivation and engagement. During my time at Richter, they have offered many opportunities to improve your physical and mental health. Examples include Richter Camping and Richter Dragon Boat Race. Richter Camping was an opportunity for all employees at the company to get together and participate in activities. This can help with one’s physical/ mental health. The same stands with the Richter Dragon Boat Race. All the employees I have encountered at Richter are extremely friendly, and always willing to help. I believe this is important as it drives Richter to be a great place to work, employees having these positive attributes allows for a happy, uplifting workplace, resulting in positive mental well-being.

PASSION & ENTHUSIASM

Ben Massey, Graduate Design Engineer, London

Passion and enthusiasm are two of the most important qualities for any engineer, let alone a graduate. Without passion and enthusiasm, our work would lack the drive and creativity required to make a real difference in the world.

From day one at Richter, I have worked on a variety of challenging projects that have developed fostered my passion and enthusiasm as an engineer. From playing a role in the temporary design work for HS2 to getting involved in social activities, I am continually encouraged to be enthusiastic about what Richter does inside and outside of the world of engineering design.

The team in the London office consistently pushes boundaries and embraces challenges to cultivate a culture where passion thrives. This allows projects to be completed quickly and efficiently and paves the way for temporary works design.

CHALLENGE & INNOVATE

TRUST & INTEGRITY

Saif Uzair, Undergraduate Design Engineer, Huddersfield

Trust and integrity are essential values for an engineering consultancy as they act as the foundation upon which teamwork and our client relationships are built on.

Since joining Richter, the trust shown in me to take up designs, and the trust I have in the engineers I am fortunate to work with to support me, has allowed me to develop my engineering skills by giving me the opportunity to take on new challenges and grow new skills. These opportunities, driven by trust, act as a catalyst for personal growth in a positive team environment which I am privileged to be a part of.

Additionally, at Richter I am aware of my colleagues’ integrity, apparent through their commitment to high standards across all areas of the business allowing individuals to work better as a whole. I hope to reinforce these core principles in my own work to ensure the delivery of safe and innovative designs, through effective teamwork, that can be used on-site.

By upholding these values, we can continue to thrive as a creative, collaborative company and uphold our reputation as a dependable industry leader.

OPEN & HONEST

Callum French, IT Support Technician, Marlow

During my time at Richter, I’ve had the opportunity to explore a variety of areas that were entirely new to me. This experience has pushed me to embrace fresh and larger challenges, encouraging me to think creatively and approach problems from new perspectives to successfully overcome them.

Learning these new skills has been instrumental in my professional growth. Overcoming various challenges has made me more efficient and effective in my work. In my time at Richter, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of teamwork in ensuring all parts function seamlessly, even if it means adopting new approaches. Embracing these challenges has been a key factor in my development.

Mark McLaughlin, Graduate Design Engineer, Glasgow

In the workplace, being open and honest with those around you fosters a culture of trust and mutual respect. Being authentic with your intentions helps to build a sense of trust, which is an essential foundation for developing connections. When all team members are clear with their expectations of others, it can help to avoid misunderstandings or costly delays.

During my time at Richter so far, I have felt comfortable being open and honest with those around me. The Scottish team has been incredibly welcoming, creating an environment where I can share openly on both professional and personal levels. I feel confident collaborating with those around me, knowing that I am supported and can communicate open and honestly. The office atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, ensuring that everyone feels their voice will be valued and heard.

CORPORATE SERVICE UPDATE

HR UPDATE

The last year has flown by and there are several changes and introductions that HR would like to shout about. Since the last newsletter, Richter Group has had 27 new starters and the opening of some brand-new offices within the UK. Please join us if you have not done so already, saying hello and welcome to your new fellow members. We are in the transition of changing our payroll provider and HR system. Some of you will already have seen the changes including how pay is now viewed. Others unfortunately are having to wait a little longer through the transition and we hope to resolve this as quickly as we can and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. The new system will give you an overview of your own HR file and be able to keep your details accurate and up to date along with a more streamlined holiday and sickness system.

In HR we like to ensure that we as professionals are always seeking growth, through experience and through academia. We are very proud to highlight this with our Group HR Director graduating following completion of a CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management.

We shall be completing another Richter Bake off start of February 2025 so start looking for inspiration and get practicing. Our worthy winner Giuseppe from last year’s bake, provided a delicious, mouthwatering, creamy fruity bake. If you want to become the champion for 2025 for your office, then get baking! Look out for the Team’s notification coming soon.

The new Pension has now been rolled out. This is now with Aegon and will be a salary sacrifice scheme. Information has been sent out to everyone via email but if you need more information please contact the HR team.

With the new Richter Foundation now active, we would like to ask people to look out for ways that donations can be made. This is a worthwhile foundation that will go onto changing so many lives through our generosity. Thank you.

HR are always looking for more ways in which to add value to your well-being, please look out for more positive changes to come.

HR Team

TRAINING UPDATE

Professional Development

Congratulations to everyone who has gained professional recognition since the last newsletter, with successes coming at all levels in Institution of Civil Engineers reviews from EngTech to full Chartered status. There is also good news with regards to colleagues starting out on ICE Training Agreements, either for the first time, or as transfers from the Mentorship Route. This year, 14 new Training Agreements have commenced and 12 have been transferred from mentorships or previous companies.

Other staff have also been progressing towards professional recognition with the Geological Society, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.

Work has started on revitalising and relaunching the Richter Training Academy, with an appropriate curriculum to cover all aspects of the business, rather than the former syllabus developed by 48.3, which necessarily focussed heavily on the scaffolding side.

At this stage, this is not envisaged as compulsory training, but rather as a resource that can be accessed either individually or following discussion with a line manager or training supervisor.

Having been with the company for just over 12 months as Group Training Manager and having now met everyone (at least via Teams), it has given me great pleasure to see the enthusiasm for training and professional development. This is shown by all staff from apprentices and undergraduates all the way to the top – long may it continue.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT UPDATE (NERD’S CORNER)

Dear Reader, there has been a lot of changes within the group and not a small one is the name! You provide the service whilst the group provides you with the support.

With the departure of Stewart and Andy there has been a huge hole to fill in the team and measures have been put in place to assist.

I have positioned myself to be Technical Director North again, thus allowing the Technical Associates to fill the hole behind me which to be honest has been happening anyway so well done team!

We have also looked at the functions within the business and as a result drawing standards, training and document control have also been brought into the group which means we can provide a more holistic and joined up approach.

The challenges met by the changes to 48.3 have been addressed by Richter Directors providing approvals to scaffold designs and I am now Designated Individual for that part of the business as well. Graham Naylor is now deputy DI for the main Richter business as well.

We look forward to helping with achieving even closer working ties between all the parts of the business going forwards. We are one Richter!

PR10 and PR10s are being merged and being updated to allow for None Design Deliverables meaning that Richter will have a single procedure for delivering our projects.

We have listened to feedback where some forms have become difficult to use and Yvonne, Lorraine, Laura, Paul McLaughlin and myself have been revisiting some to provide more flexibility whilst retaining the necessary corporate governance. You will have seen the new simpler E3 which is now in the BMS.

We wish you a good Christmas and enjoy your break.

Paul Boddy

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of when the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) came into force. The Act is the primary piece of legislation governing workplace health and safety in Great Britain.

Did

you know?

Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, and an estimated 35.2 million working days were lost in 2022/23 due to self-reported work-related ill health or injury.

Statistics

There have been 2 incidents in the past twelve months, none of which were RIDDOR (Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) reportable.

Thank you to everyone for your commitment to keeping yourselves and your colleagues safe. We are committed to having a culture of safety at Richter and look forward to delivering even more improvements in the future.

How to report a safety issue

If you need to report a safety issue, the process for doing this is documented in PR25 – Accidents, Incidents, First Aid and Near Misses. This can be found on the BMS under Richter Associates\Richter - All Staff\ Business Management System\Master File\Section 2 –Procedures.

TALENT ACQUISITION UPDATE

Talent Acquisition Team News

Darren Webb joined the team in the second quarter of 2024. Darren spent 8 years in the Royal Engineers before rejoining civvy street. His recruitment career started agency side recruiting in the construction sector. Darren has successfully recruited some new hires for our offices in the south of the country and is building his network to support the growth of our southern offices. Jessica Diamandis celebrated her one-year anniversary with the TA team in June, which is fantastic. She has spent the last year supporting recruitment across our UK offices but will now focus on partnering with our northern offices. Siobhan Jefferson continues to lead the Talent Acquisition team, partnering with all offices and departments.

Please note that this document is currently under revision, as part of the wider BMS review. Be vigilant – if you see it, report it

Managing Workplace Risks this Winter

As Winter arrives, cooler temperatures, shorter days, and wetter weather can introduce new workplace hazards.

• Slips, trips, and falls: Fallen leaves, wet weather, and icy surfaces can increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls.

• Poor visibility: Reduced daylight, rain, and early morning fog can obscure vision, making it harder to spot hazards.

• Workplace Illness: As winter approaches, common illnesses like colds and flu often start circulating. Employees can help reduce the risks by frequently washing their hands.

Health and Safety Committee

If you would like to be part of the Richter Health and Safety Committee, then we’d like to hear from you. The committee meet twice yearly, and it is very informal.

Recruitment Update

The first quarter of this year focused on our early careers recruitment and September saw the arrival of those Graduates, Undergraduates and Apprentices into the business. Throughout the year, we have recruited experienced engineers and geologists and have supported the opening of two regional offices. We welcome support from everyone in the business to help raise our profile as a business, so when we do post opportunities if everyone could share with their network on LinkedIn it would create a larger audience and hopefully attract more applications.

Alongside our networking for talent to join the group, we are currently working on some talent acquisition projects that will help with future recruitment, and we look forward to updating you on this in due course.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

BD continue to leverage, engage, discuss and bring in clients and projects best suited to our skill-set and ambition. We are determined to get a balance between long-term high-profile projects, blue chip clients and faster moving and niche opportunities that best explore our consultative approach and de-risking culture.

We really are the Temporary Works consultant of choice.

So, what is happening in late 2024 and 2025 where you can you assist?

Connectivity and Integration. Not just words, more of a statement.

We’re bringing back the mid-week update every 2 weeks and featuring articles and interviews, short punchy and relying on your engagement, let’s deliver this together.

With more offices, a wider skillset and with more colleagues with more responsibility.

This is a fabulous business which needs information and collaboration to grow and develop, I ask you to assist wherever possible from, taking account to completing CMap accurately to developing profitable opportunity with scope increases.

Richter

Rail

Still a focus for the BD effort, we continue as CRE-D Engineers and are providing submission services for many important possession projects across the whole UK.

This has been even more possible as we have new local footprints in our new office locations. HS2 has somewhat condensed but continues to absorb some our resources. They will continue to do so as new stations begin their construction phases, as well as the very visible structures now forming the rail line. Including “Old Oak Common”

We are heavily involved in everything from TTC’s (twin track cantilever) foundations to TW designs on bridges.

Nuclear

This remains a major growth sector for us with Sizewell C commencing and designs already being secured by us. To help connect these opportunities we have secured

a site visit for early September 2024 on Hinckley point C which is 4 years behind schedule. Sellafield and the Magnox projects continue with opportunity, and we have recently made a bid for a long- term framework for Lot2 PPP Partner using our ability to deliver on a Design Supply Network.

Ground Engineering

Significant work continues on the new coastal walkway & Visitor centre on the Gobbins and starting soon on Black Head Pass & Cranny Falls in Northern Ireland.

We can mention progress on a UN Subsidence Project in the Middle East although there is much to do ahead on this.

With our colleagues at KeyGeo, we are following an excellent opportunity which includes bid for a 3-year framework serving and servicing the quarries in the UK and Europe. We are currently bidding for the Hampshire framework for the 2025-2029 years.

Water

A sector we are endeavouring to penetrate new AMP8, including Envolve for SWW and Glanua for Yorkshire water both of which are multi billion pound projects, we have also just received significant opportunity for Slough and South West Water which is one of four projects due for 2025 and beyond.

More opportunities will arise in this huge area with government pressure, an aging infrastructure and increased demand.

Highways

It has been a slow start on the SDF frameworks so far, now we are seeing some of the better schemes being identified particularly the concrete replacement programme and various bridges.

We have had recent success in supporting newer clients in bridge bearing replacement projects on significant roads such as the M25 and on the QE2 bridge.

Ports

Massive investment in this sector for commercial, naval and cruise ship developments. Which add to the investment of offshore wind farms, continental power, communication cables, oil rig demolition and energy import hubs. More of the large contractors such as Siemens, Bechtel, Ferrovial and Mortenson will appear on our shores as the infrastructure for storing, distribution and harvesting new energies comes to the fore. Again, we have had good recent success securing work and ultimately impressing the Port of London Authority with our competence and diligence.

Demolition

A continuing and active sector for us with blow down opportunities, Costain at Brent Cross, Sullom Voe gas holders are two of note, along with the Administration building for GlaxoSmithKline in Cairo as a structural demolition survey.

Scaffolding and Access

Among many other projects, Tyne Bridge remains ongoing, and the business has strategically repositioned itself to capitalise on significant Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients and projects throughout 2024 and into 2025.

The geographical expansion of our business now includes operations in Europe, where we are engaged in constructing new large-scale Data Centres and fostering relationships with key suppliers. In Saudi Arabia, we are collaborating with the leading company responsible for building the largest residential complex in the world.

Finally, a massive thank you to all of you that continue to keep in touch with us and provide us with what you have been working on, what you are proud of and how Richter does it differently.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

2024 has been another year of growth and progress for the Finance Department, marked by new team members, major changes, and personal milestones. We welcomed Tom Nutting in January, Lynne Dalton in May, and Tracy James in October, each bringing valuable skills and fresh perspectives to the team.

One of the most significant developments was the successful launch of Sage Intacct at the start of the financial year in May. This new system has streamlined processes and strengthened our ability to provide timely and accurate financial information across the business. Alongside this, we completed the consolidation of the Finance function and updated financial policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and clarity across the group.

On a more personal note, the Finance Team celebrated the safe arrival of Tom and Lucy’s daughter in November—a joyful highlight of the year.

As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that the Finance Department has continued to evolve, positioning itself as a strong

MEET TOM MATHER: RICHTER’S VISUALISATION

I am the Group Visualisation Engineer for the Richter Group. I have experience in computer games development and worked at Mabey Hire previously. The predominant part of my role is to produce high quality animations and image sequences for our clients. Usually, these productions will show a construction or demolition sequence, although in some situations special animations have been created such as a clash detection exercise or concept animations required for early in the tender process.

We have had some impressive feedback on projects that I’ve completed recently such as Brent Cross and Project Apple. This year I’ve also been involved in the assessment of point cloud surveys for emergency rail jobs. The same software that I use to create the animations can be used to open point cloud data in a very efficient and usable way allowing me to take very accurate measurements to ensure our designs fit once they get to the site.

I’ve also completed a few image sequences that are much faster to produce than a full animation. These are instrumental for early engagement with the client and are used to powerfully convey our ideas visually in meetings. Alongside animations I have been involved with graphic design work for Richter Group. I have produced a set of HD renders for each office location that can be used as a Microsoft Teams background plus started to work on standardising our set of client logos so it is easier for them to be used on drawings and presentations.

If you need help with any large 3D files or point clouds, 3D modelling, animation or even help with web design or programming please connect and I will do my best to help you out.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

OFFICE UPDATES MARLOW CHEETAHS

Greg, Omar and Leo joined the Marlow Cheetahs this September, and following two thrilling weeks of training (minus two cancelled Fridays) they have been involved in ongoing projects including Radlett SFRI, Sizewell-C, HS2 Old Oak Common Lane, and London Street Overbridge.

Greg achieved his MEng in Civils at Plymouth University, having a background in infrastructure and Civil3D. Omar is an MEng graduate in civil and structural

engineering from Sheffield University and has taken part in several extra-curricular engineering competitions. Leo is an apprentice with a background in Computer Science and Solidworks, and has recently started his studies at the University of West London. Despite her best efforts, Kim has not yet managed to crush their enthusiasm, and they still insist that the new starter training was insightful and enjoyable. Further changes in the Marlow team include Joe Klymow’s recent and well-deserved promotion to Senior Engineer, and Max Burbidge’s secondment with Volkerfitzpatrick commencing November 4th. This point is a less jubilant one for the rest of us, as we will all be missing his stories and South Park quotes. Congratulations Max, thanks for ditching us.

The works by Alun Griffiths are almost complete at Ynyswen Station thanks to temporary works designs provided by Richter for excavation supports, piling platforms, haul roads and mobile crane outrigger pads. These temporary works designs allowed the installation concrete pile foundations to support the new platform as well as lift in the steelwork for the footbridge over the lines. This was a collaborative effort from the Cheetahs.

The Marlow Cheetahs have designed more trackside foundations. One of which is for Two-Track Cantilever (TTC) OLE structures which are required for the Poplar Lines Electrification as part of HS2. The design includes steel UC piles, precast concrete walls, lifting sockets, baseplate designs with bolted and welded connections. The design included consideration to large torsion forces put into the foundation from the OLE cantilever as well as additional load caused the secondary purpose of the foundation which was to support the down poplar lines as these will ultimately replace sections of the existing retaining wall. This was a fun project with the design being subject to review from AECOM and Network Rail and required a lot of coordination and integration with many asset owners. Over the last 8 months, strengthening of the 100-year-old bridge girders has been completed and the new RC deck slab has been constructed. The sequencing of the works has required several alterations to the Mega Tent encapsulation designed by 48.3.

Temporary propping, designed by the Marlow office, has also been installed to support concrete beams over Platform 12 that were found to be overutilised. Work on phase 2 demolition has now started which involves installation of 3No. heavy duty raking props. These will support lateral loads from the roof arch of Paddington Station during the demolition and reconstruction of the slab adjacent to the main bridge deck.

BIRMINGHAM HONEY BADGERS

Kicking off the Birmingham Honey Badgers’ 2024 celebrations, big congratulations to Morteza on his promotion to ‘Daddy’!

On June 15th, Morteza and his wife Maria (mostly Maria) welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Rose. Whether Rose is well-behaved, or Maria is managing the night shifts like a pro, Morteza always looks fresh! We celebrated with some bubbly, with Mark making sure every pour was spot on. Congrats, Morteza and Maria!

Morteza also passed his IStructE interview this year, bringing him closer to becoming a chartered structural engineer. With his exam next year, we’re all cheering for him! Whoop whoop, Morteza!

This year, we’re also celebrating Lucy and Tom’s engagement, which happened on April 2nd during their holiday in Chicago. Tom had planned everything—a romantic dinner, a stroll, and a proposal on one knee (the good one, since the other has a torn ACL). But Lucy had other plans: it was cold, raining, and she wasn’t going anywhere without an umbrella. After securing one to meet his future wife’s already impressive standards, Tom dropped to his other knee (ouch!) and popped the question. Thankfully, Lucy said yes and quickly helped him back up!

In even more exciting news, Lucy and Tom welcomed their first child in November! Huge congratulations to you both! Rachel is already planning to enrol Baby Nutting in finance and accounting classes! Following on from that, let’s not forget congratulations to Caroline Nutting for who Tom and Lucy’s baby will be her first grandchild, and to Jacqueline Moriarty who became a great Aunt!

Jackie had plenty to celebrate this year, including her long-awaited trip to New York—though she didn’t return either engaged or expecting! After five years of delays, largely thanks to Covid, Jackie finally made it to the Big Apple, and it was worth the wait. She packed in all the highlights: the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center, and even a Broadway showing of The Lion King.

Following up with more wedding bells, Chris Holland & Kirsty tied the knot on Friday 19th July 2024 at Mythe Barn. It was the hottest day of the year, and we were joined by a few people from work, including Roger who made his way onto the top table due to a last-minute seating plan revision!

A lot of firsts have happened this year! Suad celebrated her 1st anniversary with her partner Mo on the 25th August 2024 and has finally printed their wedding photos! She also managed to travel a bit, visiting Paris, Milan, and Sweden! But her biggest achievement by far was joining Richter in June!

Speaking of firsts, big congrats to Vignesh Raman and Rashmika Hemaratne for both passing their driving tests! Look out, roads—here they come! And a round of applause for Luis Villar, who’s gone back to university—guess he couldn’t stay away from those student nights and ramen noodles! Hats off to him!

The Honey Badgers have had a whale of a time with socials over the past few months, including an evening meal at a local Persian restaurant, a trip to the snowdome for fun and frolicking on skis and snowboards, some F1 simulator racing and most recently, a trip to an Indian Brewery. A big thank you to Deanna, Andrew and everyone else involved for organising these events.

Mike Tindale is congratulating his son Andrew’s fantastic achievement of completing his walk from Stafford to Snowdon in 9 days raising money for MIND. Congratulations Andrew, this is a great achievement and for a very worthwhile cause. This year has been packed with incredible work-related achievements!

Mahendra conquered four CIMA exams, bringing him just one step closer to becoming an amazing accountant—well done! James Partridge earned a well-deserved promotion to Grade 1 Engineer, with his hard work clearly paying off. Deanna stepped into the role of HR Manager, quickly earning the title of everyone’s favourite HR Manager. Meanwhile, Lucy celebrated her promotion to Assistant quantity surveyor. Huge congratulations to everyone—what a fantastic year for Birmingham!

TEESSIDE TIGERS

The Teesside Tigers have established themselves quickly using preexisting clients, as well as securing new clients. Emerging from the ashes of the well-loved but poorly named Gateshead Goats to establish a vibrant new beach-front Richter office. Building strong connections with local companies such as Rainham’s and J Mac, the team has successfully cultivated a steady flow of work.

Mike Elliott has risen to the challenge of balancing his Civil Engineering studies with growing responsibilities at work. Alongside his adept handling of calculations and drawings, Mike has taken on an increasingly significant role in managing smaller jobs, further cementing his reputation as a dependable team member. His work on the ever-evolving Manor and Trinity House designs highlights his ability to adapt to client changes.

Meanwhile, the Tyne Bridge design nears completion under the expert guidance of lead Tiger Steve Benton. Steve’s leadership has been instrumental in steering the project to its final stages, and his plans to expand the Teesside team in the new year promise exciting developments for the office.

Outside of work, Mike’s music career is thriving, with well-received releases that have garnered praise and impressive live performances that continue to captivate audiences. Be sure to catch him live in 2025.

With their unwavering commitment to innovation and client satisfaction, the Teesside Tigers are not only thriving but also laying the groundwork for a bright and expansive future.

WARRINGTON WOLVES

As we approach the close of another productive year, the Warrington Wolves share some of the projects that have been keeping them busy with various jobs across all sectors and welcoming new members of staff to make a positive impact on the team.

New Team Members

We’ve had a few new faces join the Richter Warrington team over the past year: Sylvester Mavindidze joins the Commercial Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Adrian Brown joins as a Design 1 Engineer, Freddie Higgins joins as an Apprentice Engineer, James Carter joins as a Principal Geotechnical Engineer.

12052 – Audenshaw Emergency Bridge Propping

Friday nights are usually spent eating takeaways and sitting down to a good rom-com, however for the Warrington office, something unexpected crashed through the front doors and completely derailed these plans.

In Audenshaw, Manchester, a freight train carrying cement aggregate derailed as it passed over a bridge causing several wagon wheels to shear through the bridge deck. This resulted in 4No. carriages, each weighing up to 100 tonnes being left stranded on the top of the bridge. To remove these safely, a highly complex tandem lift was required using the only two Kirow Rail cranes in the UK.

The Warrington office designed the emergency bridge and abutment propping systems to stabilise the bridge and help facilitate the safe removal of the carriages. The main propping was designed, checked and installed within 10days allowing Network Rail to conduct the lift and reopen the line with a limited line speed.

11512 - Manchester Piccadilly

Emergency jobs have been a key theme in the Warrington office this year all of which started with Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Urgent design works were required to allow Spider Cranes access across the existing platforms 1-12, enabling Amco Giffen to safely replace the canopy glazing netting which had reached the end of its design life, posing a risk to falling panels.

The Warrington office provided a ‘one-solution-fits-all’ that allowed the Spider Crane outriggers to be located on the existing platforms and above the railway track. This was achieved using lightweight Filcor pads which could be easily moved around the site to allow complete flexibility in terms of positioning to ensure the on-site constraints such as lighting columns, signals and platform furniture were avoided. A thorough platform assessment was also undertaken to ensure the platforms could safely support the MEWPs during operation.

Due to this flexible design, Amco Giffen successfully completed the works well within their time frame.

9494 - Stanlow Texas Tower Demolition

The Stanlow Texas Tower project required an assessment of an existing oil refinery steel framed tower to provide a safe and effective deconstruction sequence to enable the replacement of gas pipes containing pressurised gas at 500 C +.

A construction sequence was established through the careful consideration of the constructibility, liaising with the site team as well as the scaffolding contractors to determine site constraints during construction for a seamless operation. A 3D animation was produced to help with clash detection and to clearly demonstrate where new steel members were to be installation and old steelwork removed. Global stability of the structure was checked at each work stage.

Works are in preparation for the execution of this project which are expected to be undertaken in the near future.

EXETER ELEPHANTS & BROADCLYST BUFFALOES

The last year has continued to be busy for Red Rock. We have had five new members of staff join the Red Rock team, these are Alex Lea (Geo-Environmental Consultant), Gareth Lewis (Principal Geotechnical Engineer), Morgan Last (Graduate Engineering Geologist), Sam Hinton (Senior Geotechnical Engineer) and James Mead has continued his tour of the Richter offices and found a desk at Red Rock. We are really pleased how all the new starters have settled into Red Rock and value their contributions

The Richter team have welcomed Ian Horton-Plant to the office who joins us as Director of Temporary Works Management and Training. He comes with a wealth of experience and will be a real support to the business.

Harry and Ryan continue their studies with great success; Ryan has achieved yet another Deans Commendation, going into his final 5th year of study. Harry isn’t far behind, with amazing results yet again, heading into 4th year. Nicky has completed her first year of her part time MSc in coastal engineering, and has successfully passed her IEng review, and continues to progress towards CEng.

Our project work continues to be varied and interesting. Projects for the Padstow lifeboat and Tynemouth Abbey are summarised below, but great projects at the Deep campus (Chepstow), Gobbins (management and new ingress structure) and the remediation of the failed slope below the A30 in Cawley (Devon), have really kept us busy.

The last year has seen Red Rock and Richter work more closely on technical projects. The slope failure below the A30 in Cawley was a good collaboration between the two businesses, as was the replacement retaining wall at Treaddur Bay (Anglesey).

At Tynemouth Abbey we were asked to assist English Heritage following a significant rock fall in January. We have undertaken a coastal erosion vulnerability assessment and slope stability assessment, utilising aerial drone photography and inspections from the foreshore and top of the cliff. This was then supplemented by roped access inspections to confirm the condition and specification of the previously installed stabilisation measures. We are now moving to develop a longer-term strategy for the preservation of the various historic assists at the site.

The Tamar Class lifeboat stationed at Padstow RNLI is a key vessel for covering the North Atlantic and Irish Sea. Located in a sandy cove on Trevose Headland, the lifeboat station is accessed from the cliff top by a set of zig-zag steps, with equipment lowered via a small funicular winch. In recent years, significant cliff erosion has raised concerns about the safety of the current access route. Red Rock Geo was commissioned by Arthur Consulting, on behalf of the RNLI, to assess the cliff’s stability and explore slope stabilisation options for various new access structures under consideration. The initial phase of the project involves evaluating the relative benefits of different stabilisation methods, considering factors such as cost, longevity, and maintenance needs. Meanwhile, planning and environmental consultants are examining the regulatory implications of these works. The assessments conducted so far, led by James Mead, Max Baker, and Peter Arnold, have been highly praised by the RNLI. Further cliff investigations and the development of RIBA Stage 2 and 4 designs are planned.

Richter Exeter have continued to have a steady stream of work from regular clients; Nicky has been based on site for the past 18-months working for Alun Griffiths as their Design Manager coordinating the design of 11km of road widening with 2 new roundabouts, a footbridge, and a new overbridge. Since undertaking this role, she has coordinated the temporary works designs, working closely with the Exeter and Glasgow team to ensure the effective delivery of several temporary works items, supporting the successful delivery of, mainly, the structures items. Since being on site, she has gained more work from Alun Griffiths and has taken a collaborative approach with Red Rock, offering a complete service to the client right from ground investigation, geotechnical design reports, through to detailed design of retaining walls and other structures.

The Exeter team, whilst supporting Nicky with the above, have been working on several schemes. The 3 Basin project, being delivered collaboratively between Huddersfield and Exeter, has been a success with VolkerStevin, where Ryan has been working with Adam Balmforth on a complex steel design within HMNB Devonport. Among this SC level clearance project that the team have been working on, the team have had a constant stream of work from Tilbury Douglas on their RAF St Mawgan scheme in Cornwall, another project which Ryan has had great feedback from the client on.

Harry has been supporting the Red Rock team recently supporting with several temporary works and retaining wall designs that they have been producing alongside their ground engineering works. This collaborative approach with the ground engineering team in the office has proved beneficial in producing a complete package to the client.

The team have also been supporting KDC with a large demolition scheme dismantling the Sullom Voe Oil terminal on the Shetland Islands; Ryan has been lucky enough to get the opportunity to visit the site and experience the Shetland weathers!

LONDON EAGLES

We are thrilled to announce that our Richter and 48.3 teams have moved to a new, state-of-the-art office in the heart of central London, located at 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE. This prime location in Bank marks an exciting new chapter for us as we embrace a fresh environment that embodies our commitment to growth, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Our move to this vibrant area is not just about a new workspace; it is about welcoming new team members, forging new client relationships, and enjoying the rich culture and social spots by the River Thames. The surrounding restaurants and bars provide the perfect backdrop for both work and socialisation.

New Projects and Key Achievements

We are delighted to share that we have been awarded multiple new schemes, keeping our team engaged and motivated. Some of the notable schemes include:

• HS2 Culvert Section for our EKFB client, managed by Hemakshi Vanmali

• Re-cladding schemes for our United Living and McConnell’s clients, managed by Ryan Fenton and Mary Mejia.

• Brent Cross scheme for our Costain client, managed by Alexander Bell.

• CP7 contract for our Volker Fitzpatrick client, managed by Jim Banham

• London Olympia scheme for our Laing O’Rourke client, managed by Daniel Selvey.

• Tyne Bridge scheme for our client ESH, managed by Klaudia Wolynska & Steve Benton

Additionally, our Jim Banham and Nermin Saleh have been seconded to Volker Fitzpatrick as the Temporary Works Design Managers, delivering outstanding support, both Jim and Nermin are fantastic ambassadors representing Richter and we hope they also gain valuable experience during their secondments.

Celebrating Success

Our EKFB Risborough Road Temporary Bridge scheme was shortlisted for the British Construction Industry Awards 2024 in the Temporary Works category. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Hemakshi Vanmali and Daniel Winyard, who spent months designing this challenging scheme. Congratulations to you both! We did not win the award but enjoyed the award night celebrating our success with the EKFB team.

Leadership

and Team Growth

Another happy news, our Philip Harrison tied the knot on Saturday 02/11/2024. He is not only one of our greatest engineers but a very happy married man, all smiles now! Wishing Pip and his beautiful wife Rachel a lifetime of love and happiness together.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Selvey to Associate Director, overseeing our 48.3 teams. Daniel’s well-deserved promotion heralds a new era of leadership and vision for our 48.3, and we are excited about the future under his guidance.

Professional Milestones

Our engineers have achieved remarkable milestones in their professional journeys. Congratulations to Jim Banham, Ryan Fenton, Philip Harrison, Tomas Chraska, and Ismaail Khoyrattee for successfully passing their professional reviews with the Institution of Civil Engineers. We are proud to have such talented engineers on our team.

New Team Members

We extend a warm welcome to William Fletcher, who has joined us from our Birmingham team. Welcome, William, to the best Richter team! We also welcome our new apprentice technicians, Sam Berry and Dana Smikle and Ben Massy our Graduate Engineer. We are excited to have you all on board and look forward to your contributions.

Team Activities and Wellness

Our commitment to team wellness continues with regular activities. We have enjoyed drinks in the sunshine near the River Thames, as well as a team wellness breakfast, fostering camaraderie and team spirit within the office.

GLASGOW STAGS

Over the last six months, Richter has seen the Glasgow ‘Stags’ grow from strength to strength with the addition of a few new arrivals to the team!

Billy McCormick joined the team in May 2024 as Business Development Manager and is an integral part of the team by building and maintaining new client relationships to increase business in Scotland and the Northeast of England. Billy is already contributing to the business both by bringing in work and providing advice and support when required.

Lisa Begg arrived in May as a Design Engineer having previously worked on site in Australia on West Swanson Dock’s remedial project, where she was responsible for managing five crew members, health and safety and planning works.

Rebecca Lovell joined the team in June as the Stags Office Manager having gained excellent experience in both the private and public sector in Administration and Education. Rebecca will be a great addition by providing administrative support locally alongside assisting HR with the on-boarding process and Richter CVs. She is also supporting the growth of the Richter Foundation after having previous experience in charity work, from Aiming Higher in Malawi to participating in the Glasgow Kilt Walk

Mark McLaughlin joined us in September, bringing fresh energy and insights after completing his Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Glasgow. His valuable experience from summer placements with McLaughlin & Harvey and Will Rudd Davidson positions him well to contribute meaningfully to our future projects.

We are excited about the expertise and perspectives both Lisa and Mark bring to the team.

The year of 2024 was a pivotal time for the Glasgow office in terms of establishing Richter’s presence in the Scottish Construction sector. The team was involved in several Network Rail projects as the including Access For All schemes at Uddingston, Hairmyres and Giffnock. Additionally, Network Rail projects in Wales such as the Holyhead Wheel lathe pit and Barmouth Viaduct has also had key contributions from the Glasgow team.

The Glasgow office handled several large-scale projects such as the redevelopment of the George Hotel, Dundass House Office Refurbishment in Edinburgh and the temporary works design for The New Wear Footbridge. Through the responsibilities of these projects, Richter Glasgow has been able to develop great relationships with AMCO Giffen, George Leslie, Story, Robertson Construction and Balfour Beatty to name a few.

In addition to the day-to-day job, the team actively contribute to STEM activities. Through programs like ConStructEd and Civil Engineering 4 Real (CE4R), team members assisted university students in the developing insight into temporary works and considerations which will be required on site. Additionally, multiple members of the team carried out workshops and presentations in universities such has University of Glasgow, Heriot Watt University, Strathclyde University and Glasgow Caledonian University. These engagement activities not only help students to develop an appreciation of temporary works but also provided them with important connections which will help them in their professional careers.

As we navigate towards 2025, we appreciate all the hard work put in by every individual for the success of the collective goal and learn to become the best versions of ourselves.

Cameron and Mark at Glasgow University’s Industry’s fayre. Holyhead

EDINBURGH BEARS

In September the Edinburgh office officially opened, expanding our presence in central Scotland and the east coast. This enhances our ability to provide local support to our valued clients while also engaging with new opportunities in the region.

Heading up the Edinburgh office is Laura Halliday, who has made the move across from the Glasgow team and looks to build on her experience gained from supporting the growth of the Glasgow office. Under Lewis’ guidance, Laura plans to leverage the success and insights gained in Glasgow to ensure the Edinburgh office thrives and grows.

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, the new office is already making strides in building its team. We’re delighted to welcome Alice Butler, our first recruit, as a Design Engineer. Alice joins us from MHB Consultants, bringing four years of experience working in the bridges team. Her expertise has already been put to work on various bridge assessments, and her contributions will significantly enhance our technical capabilities in Scotland.

The Edinburgh team is enthusiastic about the journey ahead, focusing on strengthening relationships with existing clients and forging connections with new ones. Here’s to a bright future for Richter in Edinburgh!

NEWPORT FALCONS

KeyGS would like to introduce four new members of the team, Tim Major Technical Associate & Manuela Fayorsey Graduate Geotechnical Engineer based in Huddersfield, James Carter Principal Geotechnical Engineer based in Warrington and Fatemeh Ardakani Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Shropshire. Together they bring a wealth of experience to the team, and we’d like you to join us in giving them a very warm welcome.

KeyGS has had another busy year with Darwin Group. The design services provided for the new Elective Care Hub building being constructed at Yeovil Hospital has been a true collective effort by the Richter Group with the offices in Poland, Exeter, London (48.3) and Huddersfield. They all contributed to the design of the demolition, foundations, temporary and permanent retaining walls and scaffolding.

Further group collaboration worked well for the delivery of two large foundation slab designs at either side of the country. The Poland office worked with us to design and detail the reinforcement for the foundation slabs and James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth and Southmead Hospital in Bristol.

Geotechnical design for civil engineering project is only a small part of the works that KeyGS undertakes with most of our services being provided to our customers in the quarrying sector. The Chelmsford Eastern bypass will bisect the water treatment works and quarry at Heidelberg’s Bulls Lodge quarry near Chelmsford. KeyGS was asked to design a new water treatment lagoon and design and specify the earthworks to cap and infill the existing water treatment lagoons. In addition to this, KeyGS is also acting as Principal Designer for the project.

Stability Analysis for New Silt Lagoon at Bulls Lodge

Quarry

Excavation for New Silt Lagoon at Bulls Lodge Quarry

KRAKOW BISONS

In 2024, our team successfully contributed to two notable projects, demonstrating technical proficiency, effective collaboration, and a commitment to meeting project demands.

Manchester City FC Hotel

For the Manchester City FC Hotel, our team designed and coordinated a comprehensive range of temporary works, including:

• GASS system tables and Cuplok falsework for the entire hotel area.

• Formwork, backpropping, and temporary reinforced concrete columns for slipforms.

A key factor in the project’s success was the excellent communication between Robert Jurasz, our designer, and the MPB team. Their collaboration ensured smooth execution and garnered very positive feedback from MPB. This project highlights the importance of clear communication and meticulous planning in achieving project objectives.

Akzo Nobel Facility

The Akzo Nobel project involved extensive temporary works, requiring a collaborative effort from our entire Polish team. The scope of the design included:

• Sheet piles

• Piling mat

• Capping beam

• Hoarding

• Formwork for RC retaining walls

Despite the technical challenges, the project progressed efficiently thanks to Maciej’s Adamczyk strong technical and organisational leadership. His ability to manage the complexities of the project, combined with the team’s expertise, ensured a high-quality outcome that met all requirements.

In August 2024, Bisons celebrated the 3rd anniversary of the Krakow office. It was an amazing time, which we spent having fun in the escape room, eating delicious food and bowling.

2024 has been a challenging year for us, which we have perfectly met and thanks to them we are constantly growing. We are a great team for whom nothing is impossible. We wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Bizons Team!

LEEDS LYNX

As we reflect on 2024, the Leeds office has celebrated a year of personal and professional achievements. Our unwavering commitment to engineering excellence has firmly established the Leeds office as an integral part of the Richter family, working on projects such as HS2 for EKFB, New Wear Footbridge for VolkerStevin, Tyne Bridge for ESH Construction, Yorkshire Water Programme Delivery for Morrison Water Services, and many more.

In May, Josef Ashton’s significant contributions were recognised with his promotion to Associate. Achieving Chartered status, Josef has demonstrated all the credentials required to advance within the organisation. His dedication and expertise are truly admirable.

Marcus’s drive for success has seen him take on the role of team leader for the Leeds team, where he leads with effectiveness and proactivity. Marcus is currently working towards his Chartership, and we have no doubt he will succeed.

Congratulations to Kieran Rennison, who completed his second year at Salford University, achieving a first in all subjects.

Our congratulations also go to Tejiri Sinclair, who has had a busy year, completing his level 4 apprenticeship with Leeds College of Building, successfully passing his EPA and ICE Professional Review, gaining his EngTech MICE.

William Cowie has also made significant strides, completing the first year of his level 6 study at Leeds Beckett University with a first in all subjects. In addition to his academic success, he welcomed the birth of his son, Edward, in February. William also passed his ICE Professional Review in April.

In March, we welcomed Mike Elliott to the Leeds team. Mike quickly became an invaluable member of the Richter group, achieving a first in the first half of his second year at Teesside University. Mike left the Leeds office in October setting up a new office with Steve Benton in Redcar. We wish Mike all the best and we all look forward to the next release from Stock Image (his band).

Leeds also welcomed the transfer of Michael Brill and Gogulan Navaratnam from the Huddersfield office. Michael gained promotion to Grade 2 Design Engineer taking on the role of team leader, further demonstrating Michael’s engineering abilities and skills. Gogulan joined the Richter family in January 2024 initially in the Huddersfield office, before moving to the Leeds office in September, his experience in structural and geotechnical engineering greatly enhances our teams’ capabilities.

In September we welcomed Ryan Potter - a Graduate Engineer. Ryan has settled in very well and is already a valued member of the team. From the skills Ryan has demonstrated so far, we expect Ryan to go from strength to strength.

Many thanks to Rita Chemo for her continued support and keeping us all in check with our expenses. When not managing accounts, Rita continuously looks after the team through her baking and consideration for us all. A true team caregiver!

HUDDERSFIELD LIONS

The big news in the Lions Den this newsletter edition is that Olu Ogunyemi, Tom Hinchliff and Adam Balmforth all achieved Chartership! Reece McDermondy recieved the news that he had passed his EngTech. In addition EJ became an Associate Member of ICE.

The Lions saw new additions to the pack with Saif Uzair and Faizan Ahmad joining as Undergraduate Engineers as well as Finlay Sunderland as an Apprentice Engineer. In September there was also the return of Manuela Fayorsey having completed her final year at university. The Lions also welcomed Tim Major as a new Technical Associate, with over 37 years in industry specialising in geotechnical engineering across a wide variety of sectors, Tim is bringing a wealth of knowledge to the team.

As part of the Leigh MEICA Project, Richter engineers from the Huddersfield/ Leeds office supported VolkerStevin with the maintenance works on the existing dam near Tonbridge.

To allow for the new gate to be welded together on-site, VolkerStevin required the use of jig modular unit to provide access. We were assigned the task to carry out a CAT 3 to assess the structural integrity of the jig and also design the raft foundations for supporting steel columns.

Additionally, We have carried out a CAT 3 check to verify the design of the pile cap and embedded steel piles using Finite element analysis under crane loading. The key challenge for this project was a weak subgrade that was prone to flooding which presented a higher level of difficulty when checking the pile cap and embedded piles. Key Geo geotechnical engineers were also involved and were able to assist with their technical expertise.

The work has been completed in accordance with the client’s deadline and we maintained constant communication with the client on the progress. Subsequently, we have received a very good feedback from VolkerStevin on the work we carried out on this project.