Ken Buckle
About Ken Buckle
Ken Buckle is a Senior Hydraulic & Fire Protection Designer at Arup in Brisbane, Australia, with over 23 years of experience in hydraulic consulting.
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Ken Buckle is a Senior Hydraulic & Fire Protection Designer with extensive experience in the field. He is currently engaged with three different organizations: Arup, SPP Group, and his own consultancy, Ken Buckle Hydraulic Building Services.
Company
Since 2017, Ken Buckle has been working at Arup as a Senior Hydraulic & Fire Protection Designer based in Brisbane, Australia. He has also been serving as a Senior Hydraulic Consultant for SPP Group since 2013. Additionally, Ken runs his own consultancy, Ken Buckle Hydraulic Building Services, which he founded in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Ken Buckle holds an Associate Diploma of Applied Sciences in Hydraulic Construction from TAFE Queensland Brisbane, obtained between 1995 and 1998. He also studied at TAFE NSW, earning an Associate Diploma in Hydraulic Services Construction. His expertise encompasses hydraulic and wet fire design, and he has accumulated over 23 years of experience in various complex projects.
Background
Ken began his career as a plumber and eventually became a leading hand at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. He has served in multiple capacities throughout his career, including managerial roles at STA Consulting Engineers between 2007 and 2012, and as a Senior Designer at Cooper & Associates from 1996 to 2005. Ken has owned and operated his own company, Ken Buckle Hydraulic Services, where he honed his business skills and deepened client relationships.
Achievements
Ken Buckle has contributed to several significant projects throughout his career. Notable projects include designing hydraulic services for the Gabba Stadium Redevelopment, the 42-storey Festival Towers in Brisbane, Point on Shafston at Kangaroo Point, food and beverage outlets at Suncorp Stadium, and the QUT Science and Technology Building at Gardens Point Campus. Additionally, Ken enjoys mentoring junior staff, aiding their career growth in the hydraulic services industry.