Steel & concrete frame design
Structural design of steel and reinforced concrete framed buildings, from scheme to construction drawings, drawing on decades of major-project work.
For Contractors, developers & design teams
Graham Daines· Independent Structural Engineer
Senior structural engineering on demand.
Former Technical Director, Chief Engineer and Design Director for major UK and international projects, now available directly to contractors, developers and design teams.
- Experience
- 56 years
- Based
- Ascot, Berkshire
- Insured
- £5m PI cover
Services
Senior input, exactly where your project needs it.
For contractors, developers and consultancies that need a senior engineer without a permanent hire.
Timber SIP panel construction
Structural design and checking for timber structural insulated panel (SIP) buildings, from extensions to complete homes.
For SIP manufacturers, builders & self-builders
Design management & buildability
Senior review of design packages so they can be built on programme: sequencing, temporary works interfaces and value engineering.
For Main contractors, frame & groundworks subcontractors
Independent design checks
Peer review and independent checking of calculations and drawings, with clear mark-ups and a written record of what was checked.
For Small & mid-size consultancies
Client-side technical adviser
An independent senior voice on design risk, scheme feasibility and the contractor's proposals, from concept to handover.
For Developers & client project teams
Bid & tender technical support
Technical input on tender designs, alternative proposals and risk registers, plus senior cover named in the bid.
For Contractors preparing bids
Interim technical leadership
Fixed-term or part-time technical director, design manager or chief engineer cover while you hire or through a peak.
For Contractors, consultancies & recruiters
Overflow design & sign-off support
Senior design capacity without a permanent hire, including mentoring and support for junior engineers' work.
For Consultancies short of senior capacity
Experience at a glance
Judgement built on tunnels, frames and major buildings.
Senior design and delivery roles with major contractors and consultancies in the UK and overseas.
| Role | Organisation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Lead | Expanded (Laing O'Rourke) | Concrete frames |
| Director of Design & Construction | Vahana Construction | Building |
| Technical Director | WSP | Consultancy |
| Project Director | Lend Lease | Major projects |
| Technology Director | Thames Tideway Tunnel | Tunnelling |
| Chief Engineer & Technology Manager | CH2M Hill | Infrastructure |
| Design Director | Al Naboodah Laing O'Rourke | Middle East |
Selected case studies
The role he played, and what changed.
Thames Tideway Tunnel, London
Technology Director
- Problem
- Technical problems connected with diaphragm wall construction.
- What he did
- To be written with Graham.
- Result
- To be written with Graham.
Precast concrete for live projects
Engineering Lead, Expanded (Laing O'Rourke)
- Problem
- To be written with Graham.
- What he did
- Matched Laing O'Rourke's precast concrete products to live projects, as a senior member of the Engineering Excellence team.
- Result
- To be written with Graham.
Raha Beach development, 5 km
Chief Engineer, Al Naboodah Laing O'Rourke
- Problem
- To be written with Graham.
- What he did
- Led a team of international experts in engineering and architecture.
- Result
- To be written with Graham.
Wrap-around house extensions
Independent structural engineer
- Problem
- To be written with Graham.
- What he did
- Structural design for single and double storey wrap-around extensions to family homes.
- Result
- To be written with Graham.
Homeowners
Homeowner servicesPlanning an extension? Graham also designs house extensions and timber SIP panel buildings.
How it works
Clear scope, agreed fee, no surprises.
- Step 1
Initial call
A short conversation about the project, the problem and the timescale. No charge.
- Step 2
Scope & fee
A written scope with a fixed fee or hourly rate, agreed before any work starts.
- Step 3
Delivery
Reviews, mark-ups, reports or time on site, delivered to the agreed programme.
Paul Goss described Graham's knowledge across the whole project life cycle as “second to none”, and singled out his calm under pressure.
Taking on new work
Discuss a projectNeed a senior engineer on your project?
Tell me what you're working on. I'll come back within one working day.