Working at Height – Making the Right Choices

Hannah Fletcher discusses legislation, safety precautions and protective equipment to ensure safe working at height.

Ian Major

Ian started his career working for Aspen Burrow Crocker on a variety of civil engineering projects. He was involved in the design of numerous highway and infrastructure schemes, waste transfer stations and the Thameslink rail project. He has also spent time supervising construction work on site including a year working at wastewater treatment plants. In 1999, Ian joined Hyder Consulting where he spent 11 years working predominantly on the design and project management of major infrastructure projects including the N5 in Ireland, the A2 widening in Kent and the A421 improvements in Bedfordshire. Ian joined Hawkins in 2010, specialising in the investigation of property damage and personal injuries involving civil engineering and building incidents. He is also an experienced fire investigator, having investigated over 200 fires including major and complex losses in domestic, commercial and industrial premises. In his specialist field of engineering, Ian has determined the causes of a wide range of losses from small domestic claims of water ingress through to catastrophic building collapses. Other examples of incidents that Ian has investigated include wall failures, subsidence, flooding and problems associated with ground-borne vibration. Much of this work has involved advising on matters in relation to the requirements of […]

Ballastless Railway Track: A Smooth Ride Ahead?

Civil Engineer, Thomas Leyland, discusses the history, development and future of ballastless or slab railway track and covers where and why it is used, recent increases in its use, and the potential results of this.

Hawkins Hosts Forensic Fun Day

Hawkins hosts guests from CNA Hardy for a forensic fun day, showcasing Hawkins practical investigative capabilities.

Yang Dang Presents to AICLA

Civil and Structural Engineer Yang Dang recently presented a webinar on structural failures to AICLA members

International Women in Engineering Day

We celebrate our Female Engineers on International Women in Engineering Day 2025

Ros Lambert Porter Presents at the Workplace Event

Effective acoustic design in workplaces is crucial for minimising distractions and enhancing productivity. Ros presented on the importance of acoustic design.

Hawkins Burning Questions

Hawkins would like to invite clients and colleagues to our Burning Questions event in Belfast where we will host a panel presentation followed by a networking reception with drinks, canapes and exhibits.

Hawkins Presents to Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA)

Power and Energy experts, Dr Hugh Martindale, Dr Amir Hajdaei, Ben Lister and Built Environment expert Andrew Reeves presented to Lloyd’s Market Association in London

Congratulations – Hawkins’ Recent Employee Promotions

Please join us in celebrating the well-deserved promotions of our new Senior and Principal Associates.