Adam Pollard
About Adam Pollard
Adam Pollard is a Civil Engineer at Arup in Leeds, England, with a background in architectural engineering and extensive experience in joinery and carpentry.
Title and Current Role
Adam Pollard is a Civil Engineer currently working at Arup. Since 2021, he has been based in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. His role involves various civil engineering projects with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions.
Career History in Civil Engineering
Before joining Arup, Adam Pollard worked as an Assistant Engineer at JBA Consulting from 2018 to 2021 in Leeds. In this role, he gained experience across multiple engineering projects. His responsibilities included working on debris screens, head-walls, ground slabs, temporary works such as crane pads, fish pass construction, and culvert capacity.
Early Career and Joinery Background
Adam Pollard's early career was rooted in joinery. He worked at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Multi-Skilled Joiner from 2010 to 2014, and at Moore Reasons as Joiner / Labourer in 2010 for six months. Between 2006 and 2009, he also served as a Joiner for GEORGE MARKWELL (BUILDERS) LIMITED in Bishop’s Stortford and as an Apprentice Carpenter at Alex Mackenzie from 2004 to 2005 in Hertfordshire.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Adam Pollard earned his Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering from the University of Leeds, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he completed a Diploma in Engineering at Leeds City College (2013-2014) and achieved NVQ Level 3 and an Advanced Construction Award in Carpentry and Joinery from Harlow College (2003-2007).
Technical Expertise and Project Experience
Adam Pollard has expertise in geotechnical calculations and is proficient in a range of CAD programs, including Revit, IES, Robot, Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUp, and ABAQUS. His university project work encompassed concept models, site assessments, precedent studies, structural design calculations, building services design, and architectural detailing.