WS Atkins plc - Peter proves valuable asset to Atkins

The structural team at multidiscipline consultancy Atkins has been boosted with the strategic appointment of structural engineer, Peter Hirst.
Bringing over 30 years experience of projects in the airports, education, defence and commercial sectors, Peter joins as Head of Structures for the Midlands.
He will be based in Atkins’ Birmingham office and has a remit which will extend to cover the Nottingham area.
Having built up an enviable reputation in the sector, Peter’s new role sees him further building the Atkins structural team in the Birmingham and Nottingham offices, securing new business from existing and new clients and managing the delivery of projects.
Peter said: “My appointment is part of Atkins’ strategic expansion plans in the Midlands and will provide a new impetus to the business by building upon the expertise of the existing building structures team, further growing this area and helping to secure new commissions.
“There is massive potential for Atkins within the West and East Midlands markets and it is testimony to this that the team has more than doubled in the short time since I have joined the company.”
Currently working on a new Diabetes Unit for Heartlands Hospital and a £265 million PFI Hospital in Nottinghamshire, Peter is also anticipating a significant increase in workload during 2007. Future projects will include work on design of stations for the Dubai Metro, a large housing development in Telford and schools for Derbyshire County Council.
Jon Grindall, Director, added: “Our aim is to deliver unrivalled expertise and excellence across all disciplines and Peter’s appointment has enabled us to build further upon our scope of services. Due to his first-class reputation, connection and managerial skills, he is a valuable asset to the company.”

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