Charles Bate

Civils Design Engineer

Profile

Since joining AJP in 2023 as a Civil Design Engineer, Charles has played a vital role in a diverse range of projects, continually expanding his knowledge and skills along the way. He has adeptly adapted to industry changes, particularly embracing the implementation of Schedule 3 in the housing sector, navigating the evolving landscape of engineering designs in planning processes. Additionally, Charles has demonstrated a heightened focus on integrating Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) early in the design phase, fostering closer collaboration with architects to seamlessly integrate engineering principles.


Throughout his career, Charles has excelled in collaborative environments, closely partnering with site engineers and contractors to facilitate site adoptions and address planning conditions. His contributions extend to liaising with Utilities Engineers, ensuring the seamless integration of their designs into projects. With a keen eye for value engineering, Charles provides invaluable insights from project inception, influencing site layouts and conceptual designs to optimise outcomes. His expertise extends to developing water management schemes and producing comprehensive scope of works documents in collaboration with quantity surveyors, underscoring his multifaceted contributions to project success.



Key Skills
Problem-Solving: Charles demonstrates a keen eye for detail, adept at identifying and resolving technical issues to meet client requirements.


Time Management: With excellent organisational skills, Charles consistently delivers results within deadlines and client schedules.


Software Proficiency: Charles efficiently utilises multiple software tools, including PDS and Flow, to streamline project processes and enhance productivity.


  • Qualifications

    BEng 

  • Specialist Area(s)

    Charles specialises in highways and drainage, offering his expertise in the early planning phase to determin optimal design layouts



  • Hobbies & Interests

    A rugby enthusiast, Charles has played at West Park RFC, winning the Northwest league and the Lancashire cup

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