Kyle O’Driscoll
Bristol
Summary
Graduate in structural engineering with a passion for sustainable design and innovation. Eager to apply academic knowledge and hands-on project experience to contribute to a forward-thinking engineering consultancy.
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Work History
The University of Manchester
2024 The George, Mixed-Use Development Project (Final Year Project)-76%
- Oversaw a team of 5 in the design of a 14 storey mixed use building, comprising a steel-concrete composite structure.
- Produced a Python code to optimise the sizing of structural components.
- Followed timeline guidelines to achieve project milestones.
- Collaborated in the creation of an in-depth report showcasing design features, Eurocode & CDM 2015 compliance, method statements etc.
The University of Manchester
2024 The Concrete Centre Student Design Competition-68%
- Collaborated with a team of 3 in the design of an art gallery featuring two concrete-framed wings, linked by a timber atrium.
- Achieved a design without interior columns in key locations, as specified by the client.
- Formulated a calculation report showcasing the compliance of the design to the relevant Eurocodes.
- Completed a structural analysis of the timber atrium using Midas GEN.
The University of Manchester
2023 Innovative Design of Eco-Friendly Building Structures (Individual Research Project)-78%
- Designed the structural layout of a 2-storey house, using timber I-beams to keep the amount of embodied carbon to a minimum.
- Performed an in-depth analysis of structural members to ensure compliance with Eurocodes.
- Optimised the sizing of members using an Excel spreadsheet to perform calculations.
- Produced drawings to showcase key details of structure using AutoCAD.
Education
MEng Civil And Structural Engineering -
The University of Manchester
01-2024
A-Levels -
St Brendan's Sixth Form College, Bristol
01-2018
GCSEs -
Ashton Park School, Bristol
01-2016
Skills
- Structural Analysis
- Python
- AutoCAD
- Matlab
- Revit
- Oasys GSA
- Midas GEN
- Microsoft Office
Experience
Andrew Fry Carpentry and Building
2019-2023 (University Holidays) Carpenter/General Builder
- Construction of building frameworks using timber, working on both new builds and retrofitting existing structures.
- Liaising with clients to find the correct solution for their requirements.
- First and second fix carpentry.
Certification
- DVLA Driver’s License
- CSCS Labourer Card
Employment (Seasonal/part time work)
Travelling South America (December 2024 - July 2025).
General Labourer, The Old Brewery, Bristol (July 2024 - December 2024).
Carpenter/General Builder, Andrew Fry Carpentry and Building, Bristol (May-November 2019, University holidays of 2021, 2022 & 2023).
Bar Team Member, Slug & Lettuce, Manchester (December 2022 - June 2023).
Mail Sorter, Royal Mail, Bristol (Summer 2020).
Hotel Assistant, Ski Total, Meribel, France (Winter season 2019/20).
Hotel Assistant, Inghams, St Christoph, Austria (Winter season 2018/19).
Service Colleague, Asda, Bristol (August - December 2018).
Christmas Sales assistant, The Perfume Shop, Bristol (Christmas sales period 2017/18).
Affiliations
Academic Advisor: Steven Lind, The University of Manchester. Email: steven.lind@manchester.ac.uk
Previous Employer: Andrew Fry, Andrew Fry Carpentry and Building. Email: andrewfry@gmail.com
Timeline
The University of Manchester
2024 The George, Mixed-Use Development Project (Final Year Project)-76%
The University of Manchester
2024 The Concrete Centre Student Design Competition-68%
The University of Manchester
2023 Innovative Design of Eco-Friendly Building Structures (Individual Research Project)-78%
MEng Civil And Structural Engineering -
The University of Manchester
A-Levels -
St Brendan's Sixth Form College, Bristol
GCSEs -
Ashton Park School, Bristol
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