BSc Civil Engineering (Hons)
Senior Engineer
Degree Qualified Engineer with 35 years’ experience
After completing GSCE’s and A Levels, Thomas began his career as a Trainee Structural Technician in Zimbabwe in 1986. He gained a National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Structures) from Harare Polytechnic College. Whilst working for consulting engineering firms, he progressed to Senior Technician over the next 15 years before emigrating to the UK.
In the UK, Thomas initially continued to work as a Structural/Senior Structural Technician on a contract and permanent basis. After graduating from university with a BSc Civil Engineering Degree, progressed his career in structural engineering , starting as a graduate engineer and rising to a senior structural engineer.
Over the years Thomas has worked on several projects from simple single storey extension as well as multi storey new builds in the residential, public, and private sectors. Thomas is proficient in designing using concrete, masonry, steel as well as timber.
Thomas joined Beaumont Structural Consultants in 2022 as a Senior Structural Engineer. Thomas undertakes design of various structural projects of varying sizes and complexities. One notable project he has worked on is a multi-million pound, two-storey, steel framed, house with a concrete basement. The foundation for this house was a raft slab foundation incorporating tension piles to stop any buoyancy occurring from the likely high ground water table. He also checks designs of some projects before SER Certification. Thomas has now gained extensive and immeasurable knowledge from his over 30 years’ experience.
In his spare time, Thomas is a keen gardener, enjoys travelling and holidaying with his family. He is an avid Christian, serving as a trustee and secretary of his local church. He also serves as a board member for his local church, as well as on the regional and national boards of the church.
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