BIO

Alejandro joined BG&E in 2022 as an Associate in the Bridge team, bringing 16 years of experience in design, assessment, and on-site construction support for bridges.

Before joining BG&E, Alejandro worked with AECOM and Arcadis in London, as well as with Saitec Engineering and Cemosa in Spain. During this time, he relocated to Ecuador and Brazil, where he contributed to projects in the developing highways and railway sectors in South America.

In 2019, while with Arcadis, Alejandro was a part of the design team for the Thames Bray Bridge Widening project on the M4 Smart Motorway in West London. He was based on-site and supervised construction – overseeing the project from foundations to completion, which was a fulfilling moment in his career.

Alejandro holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil Engineering as well as a Bachelor’s in Economics.

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Traditional Castilian-style roast lamb.

THIS OR THAT?

Spanish Tortilla VS Quiche
Custard VS Natillas
Gazpacho VS Minestrone

BIO

Joining BG&E in June 2022, Eshagh has 18 years’ experience in the design, management and construction of tunnels and infrastructure, as well as offshore oil and gas projects.

He has worked for consultants and contractors on major infrastructure projects worldwide — including the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and across the Middle East. Before joining BG&E, he worked at Aqualis Braemar and COWI in London, WSP in Singapore, and the Advanced Geometrics Group and UTM in Malaysa.

He brings design experience in tunnels and underground structures for railroad and transit systems, ground movements and impact assessments, foundations for buildings and structures, temporary works for cut and cover excavations, slope stabilities, rock mechanics, and for offshore projects.

He has more than 18 years’ experience in the 3D numerical modelling of geotechnical engineering and has published more than 30 papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings.

Eshagh holds a Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering, a Master’s in Rock Mechanics, and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (Tunnel).

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Homemade BBQ.

THIS OR THAT?

Ghormeh Sabzi VS Goulash
Kabab Koobideh VS Gyros
Ranginak VS Sticky Date Pudding

BIO

Gennaro joined BG&E in May 2023 as an Associate in the Construction Engineering team, bringing 20 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer. His expertise spans both permanent and temporary works, with a strong focus on geotechnical seismic design – informed by his education and experience working in Italy.

Before joining BG&E, Gennaro worked at AKSWard, Heyne Tillett Steel (HTS), and Michael Barclay Partnership (MBP) in the UK, as well as Marone Engineering in Italy.

While at MBP, he contributed to the landmark 1 Broadgate mixed-use development in central London, designing the propping system for a double-level basement excavation.

Gennaro holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Either the Linguine ai Frutti di Mare or Scialatielli with Sausage and Mushrooms.

THIS OR THAT?

Devon VS Soppressata
Machine Biscuits VS Shortbread
Nutella VS Vegemite

BIO

George joined BG&E in Sydney in 2016 and transferred to the London office in January 2022. With over 12 years of industry experience, he has been involved in project coordination and site supervision, as well as the concept and detailed design on a variety of buildings – including high rise, multi-storey residential, hotels, aged-care, heritage, adaptive reuse and commercial.

George has a genuine enjoyment for solving problems — whether they be technical, architectural, or client-facing.

One of George’s favourite projects was Castle Residences in Sydney — a project that he enjoyed for its structurally and technically challenging nature. The building had a huge cantilever over an existing building, a bespoke façade, multiple transfer structures, and an eccentric architect.

Prior to joining BG&E, George worked at Meinhardt Group, Parkview Group and GHD in Sydney.

George holds a Bachelor’s in Civil and Structural Engineering, and a Bachelor’s in Commerce (Finance and Economics).

FAVOURITE MEAL?

His Grandmother’s pastitsio (Greek lasagne).

THIS OR THAT?

Penguins VS Tim Tams
Cheezels VS Hula Hoops
Gin VS Ouzo

BIO

Giacomo joined BG&E in 2019 to lead the development of the consultancy’s infrastructure market as the UK Bridge and Infrastructure Lead.

Prior to joining BG&E, he worked at Six Construct in the UAE, and Grupo TYPSA and Etsia in Spain – contributing to projects across the rail, bridge, road, water, marine and industrial sectors. His work has involved both permanent and temporary works, with a focus on construction methodologies.

Among Giacomo’s most notable project experience is his work on the M50 Upgrade in Dublin and the Kings Cross Regeneration project in London.

Giacomo holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering.

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Truffles or fried mushrooms.

THIS OR THAT?

Nutella VS Vegemite
Burnt Basque Cheesecake VS Pavlova
Gyros VS Pizza

BIO

Joining BG&E in November 2023 – Jose brings 21 years’ experience in the façade industry, 11 of them in the consultancy space.

His background in production provides a unique perspective, enabling a practical, delivery-focused approach to façade design.

He enjoys leading and collaborating with junior team members, valuing their fresh viewpoints and enthusiasm which can result in brilliant ideas and perspectives.

Prior to joining BG&E, Jose worked at Inhabit, AKT II and Thornton Tomasetti in London, and at different industries in Spain, in the oil&gas and aluminium sectors. He also ran his own accredited laboratory in Spain, testing façade systems.

Jose holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering).

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Good homemade bread with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and a glass of natural red wine.

THIS OR THAT?

Olive Oil Tortas VS Shortbread
Crème Brûlée VS Tocino de Cielo
Fish and Chips VS Pescado Frito

BIO

Michael joined BG&E in 2006 and has since worked across multiple offices – now leading the Structures team in London.

In 2006 he joined BG&E in Sydney as a Graduate Engineer working in the Structures team. He then moved to Perth in 2012 to work on LNG tanks in the oil and gas sector. He returned to Sydney to join the Bridge team in 2014, and in 2015 he spent six months in Doha working on tall building projects, before returning to Sydney.

In 2016, Michael relocated to London to help establish the BG&E office and lead the Structures team. This period of his career where he and a small group of colleagues worked to establish BG&E in a new geographic market was a career highlight for Michael — challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Technically, he specialises in the design of high-rise buildings — with a focus on delivering the best outcomes for clients, architects, and contractors.

Michael holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil Engineering.

Michael also holds a black belt in common-sense 🙂

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Homemade nachos.

THIS OR THAT?

Ritz Crackers VS Vegemite Shapes
BBQ Sauce VS HP Sauce
Chicken Twisties VS Wotsits

BIO

Paul joined BG&E in January 2024 as the UK Regional Director. Prior to this, he spent 25 years as a structural engineer for Arup, where he specialised in working with existing buildings and adaptive reuse projects.

Paul has successfully delivered internationally recognised and award-winning projects in collaboration with industry leading architects in many geographies around the world, including the UK, Italy, Mexico and China.

He enjoys leading teams of people, collaborating with others, and making sure everyone can contribute and give their best to ensure optimal project outcomes.

FAVOURITE MEAL?

There’s always space for a carbonara, isn’t there?

THIS OR THAT?

Marmite VS Vegemite
Café Corretto VS Irish Coffee
Crème Brûlée VS Panna Cotta

BIO

He joined BG&E in Dubai as a Senior Structural Engineer in 2016 and transferred to the London office in March 2022 as an Associate Engineer. With over 20 years of experience in construction engineering and structural design; he specializes in reinforced concrete, structural steel, aluminium, and precast concrete across both building and infrastructure sectors. He has made significant contributions to both temporary works and permanent works for high-rise structures in Dubai, including One Za’abeel, The Residence Dorchester Collection, and the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel.

Prior to joining BG&E, he was with the Robert Bird Group – Dubai, where he contributed to the permanent works design for several notable projects, including the National Bank of Kuwait, Oman Cultural Complex, and Celestia Service Hotel Apartment.

One of his notable projects was the refurbishment of the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel. As the lead structural designer, he led both permanent and temporary works, including the assessment of the existing 1970s structures and the planning of refurbishment and demolition. Key tasks included establishing the hotel lobby by removing an entire floor plate, converting single-story columns into double-height columns, and ensuring lateral stability through a hybrid system of core walls and frame action.

Ricardo holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Filipino-style Spaghetti

THIS OR THAT?

Crème Brûlée VS Leche Flan
Kare Kare VS Satay Chicken
Pineapple Juice VS Orange Juice

BIO

Rocco joined BG&E in August 2022 in Sydney and transferred to the London team a year later in August 2023. With eight years’ experience in construction engineering, he has managed and led temporary works design solutions for several clients across both buildings and infrastructure sectors.

Prior to joining BG&E, Rocco worked at Nastasi & Associates Consulting Engineers and Robert Bird Group (RBG). While with RBG he managed and led the delivery of temporary works designs on the $2.8b Sydney Metro Tunnel Station Excavation (TSE) project, a career highlight.

Rocco holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, and a Master’s in Engineering Science (Structural Engineering) from UNSW.

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Without a doubt his Grandmother’s lasagne.

THIS OR THAT?

Twisties VS Wotsits
Bangers and Mash VS Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Marmite VS Vegemite

BIO

Xavier joined BG&E in 2022 and runs the consultancy’s Civil team. He brings with him experience across the water, urban civil, infrastructure, energy, data centre, and residential sectors.

In 2013, he moved from Spain to England and worked at Roughton International, Thomason’s (now known as Perega), and John Wood Group (Wood). While at Wood, he spent four years working on the North London Heat and Power Project (NLHPP), a 1.2 billion pound energy-from-waste facility.

Xavier holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (Hydraulics and Energy).

FAVOURITE MEAL?

Paella

THIS OR THAT?

Bruschetta VS Pa amb Tomàquet
Calamari VS Pulpo a la Gallega
Crema Catalana VS Custard Tart