Thomas Barnes – Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate

ADDRESS

Cromwells Lodge EMAIL ADDRESS: tom-barnes@hotmail.com

Little Smeaton

Pontefract MOBILE: 07525776269

West Yorkshire

WF8 3LF

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Title of Course Name of Institution Dates

Degree Newcastle University 2012-2016

Civil and Structural Engineering MEng Honours (H242):

At an average of 67.5% (2:1), achieving 72% in my final year will reward a first.

Dissertation project on how new advancements in technology in conjunction with BIM is helping projects become more sustainable.

A Levels Campsmount Technology College 2009-2012

Maths grade A, ICT grade A, Chemistry grade B

GCSEs Campsmount Technology College 2005-2009

14 GCSEs including Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry grade A

WORK EXPERIENCE AND CAREER HISTORY

Job Title Employer Dates

Structural Engineering WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff 2016

I have completed a month placement in the Newcastle office as part of my degree. Whilst here I used programmes such as Tedds and Tekla Structural Designer to help design Milburngate house which WSP are currently working on. I also went to the site itself in Durham to visibly see what had to be created in a structural sense, whilst also seeing their newly completed project, Freemans Reach.

Civil Engineering Wates 2014

Work experience on their Haribo site in Wakefield. Whilst working here; I shadowed the site

manager, civil engineer, quantity surveyors and the project manager to get a feel of what different

roles people had on a large scale project such as this. I helped with drawing and checking the

engineering drawings as well as taking part in design briefs where I was encouraged to input if I had

any suggestions for the project. From this experience I learned that there is a lot more going on than

your specific role. It is important you think on a bigger scale in order to help your colleagues, as well

completing your responsibilities, to get the best possible end result.

Civil and Structural Engineering Laing O’Rourke 2012

During this experience I was working at the Trinity Shopping Centre project, Leeds. Here I gained an

understanding of the roles of civil and structural engineers. I noticed the importance and pressure of

a major employer and the professionalism which is needed. Whilst working here I shadowed the

project manager, the large steel roofing structure was being fitted whilst I was there. This had to be

designed perfectly for it to work due to the shape and size. I assisted in safety factor calculations for

this.

Civil Engineering Capital Construction 2011

Working with civil engineers involved in the construction of a new alcohol plant at Selby situated on

the former Tate and Lyle factory. I assisted in measuring sub structures and concrete form work for

the new processing unit as well as using the Leica total stations to map out new roads.

International Real Estate King Sturge (Now JLL) 2011

I have gained wider European work experience with a firm of international chartered surveyors in

their European offices. Although it was not specifically why I was there, it was interesting to see how

the design and construction needs to be altered to take into account tenant demand, climate and

local issues such as having to allow for earth quakes. This interested me hugely which is why I have

chosen ‘Seismic Resistant Design’ as my optional structures module during my masters year.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Personal Skills IT Skills

Ability to work in a team and independently Revit

Quick learner and adapter Tekla Structures

Working under pressure ArcGIS

Problem Solving Bentley StormCAD

Creativity Microsoft Word

Leadership Microsoft PowerPoint

Written Communication Microsoft Excel

Driving Licence – Full clean license – with personal car

INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Volunteer work at Glastonbury Festival – I enjoy all types of music; this was a very enjoyable

experience for me. Volunteering enables you to help out as well as being able to listen to the music. I

have done this for the past 3 years.

Duke of Edinburgh – The main skills I gained during this were teamwork, time management,

leadership and organisational skills.

Skiing – I have been skiing since a very young age. On school ski trips, being one of the only ones

that could competently ski, I was able to assist in teaching people.

Other hobbies include playing golf and fitness.