Richard Ollerhead
About Richard Ollerhead
Richard Ollerhead is an engineer at Arup in London, specializing in the assessment of masonry arch structures and managing interfaces with various infrastructure assets.
Company
Richard Ollerhead is currently working at Arup, a renowned multinational professional services firm. He started his tenure with the company in the role of Engineering Technician from 2015 to 2019 in London. He then advanced to the position of Assistant Engineer from 2019 to 2021. Since 2021, he has been serving as an Engineer. Arup is known for its high-profile projects and commitment to innovation.
Title
Richard Ollerhead holds the title of Engineer at Arup. In this role, he specializes in the assessment of masonry arch structures and is part of the HS2 Bridge Damage Assessment Team.
Education and Expertise
Richard Ollerhead has a solid educational foundation in civil engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering from Kingston University, completing his studies between 2017 and 2022. Prior to that, he obtained a Civil Engineering & Construction BTEC from the College of North West London (2015-2017). His high school education was completed at Birkenhead Boys School, where he achieved 6 GCSEs including notable grades in Maths, English, Dual Science, and Design Technology.
Professional Background
Richard began his career as an Apprentice Fabricator at MCA Installations Ltd from 2011 to 2012 in Birkenhead, Merseyside. He then worked as an Environmental Solutions Engineer at Mi Swaco in Erbil, Iraq, from 2012 to 2014. Richard's career at Arup began in 2015, where he initially worked as an Engineering Technician before transitioning to Assistant Engineer in 2019. Since 2021, he continues his role as an Engineer at the same company.
Specialized Experience
Richard Ollerhead specializes in the assessment of masonry arch structures. As a part of the HS2 Bridge Damage Assessment Team, he plays a crucial role in evaluating and managing interfaces with various infrastructure assets, including rail, buildings, bridges, and tunnels. Additionally, he supports other damage assessment teams in producing multidisciplinary assessment reports for rail stations.