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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
Kyle O’Driscoll