Team

Julian Calcinotto

Managing Director

Eur Ing BSc (Hons) CEng BEng MIStructE MICE MCABE CBuildE

Started: 2003

As a fully qualified Chartered Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer and Building Engineer, Julian’s career spans over 35 years. He has worked for some of the leading consultancies including the now Babtie, AECOM and AKSWard.

He began his engineering career working for the Divisional Civil Engineers Department at British Rail and then progressed to become a site/tunnel Engineer working on the Jubilee Line Extension of London Underground whilst completing his BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering, which he gained a 1st class honours degree and was awarded a prize for Engineering Student of the Year at University.

Julian has also spent time during his career undertaking both Site Engineering and Agent roles working on numerous projects such as Tate Modern, Heathrow BBA Headquarters, UCL and Brunel University and Southampton University etc etc

Since founding Calcinotto in 2003, the business under Julian’s guidance has flourished into a locally and nationally recognised and respected civil and structural consultancy, with clients as varied as McCarthy & Stone, Quantum Group, Troika, Lok N store, H & M, Boots, Meggitt, Associated British Ports, University of Southampton, Bournemouth Development Company, Morgan Sindall, Midas, Volkerfitzpatrick and Vinci to name a few along with clients in the Health and Education Sector.

Matthew Singleton

Director

BEng (Hons) CEng MIStructE C. Build E MCABE

Started: 2006

During his career spanning over 20 years, Matt has worked as a fully qualified Chartered Structural and Building Engineer for some of the UK’s leading consultancies on a wide variety of projects including commercial, industrial, residential, educational and health developments.

Matt graduated in 1998 from the University of Plymouth, where he won the British Steel Regional and National Sheet Piling awards. After graduating, he worked for a main contractor as a Site Engineer before moving to consultancy.

He has project involvement from initial scheme appraisal, structural survey and detailed design through to site supervision. Due to the variety of projects undertaken in both the private and public sector, he has design experience in steel, concrete, masonry, timber and glass, with previous projects including the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, Dorset Police Headquarters Firearms Unit, Kingston Maurward College Learning Resource Centre, a ten-storey concrete frame in the centre of Bournemouth and the New Maternity Unit at Bournemouth Hospital.

Matt has in-depth knowledge and experience in both 2D and 3D computer modelling analysis and design, including Finite Element Analysis of both linear and non-linear elements ranging from concrete to glass.

Alex Wait

Associate Director

Started: 2006

As an Associate Director with over 20 years’ experience in the consulting sector of the industry, Alex has gained experience working on a wide variety of projects including commercial, industrial, residential, educational and health developments.

Alex gained his academic qualifications from Solent University (previously Southampton Institute), receiving awards for high achievement. Alex spent the first 4 years of his career working for a structural steelwork specialist, where he gained an in-depth knowledge of design and detailing of steel structures, as well as the fabrication process and financial aspects of the steelwork industry.

He is involved in projects from initial conceptual scheme designs through to the final detailed design stage and continues to manage the engineering of projects through to completion on site. Due to the variety of projects undertaken, he has design experience in the majority of structural materials including steel, concrete, masonry, timber and glass.

Alex has extensive knowledge and experience in both 2D and 3D computer modelling analysis and design, including Finite Element Analysis of both linear and non-linear elements ranging from concrete to glass. As well as experience and knowledge of structural computer analysis and design, Alex is fully trained in the use of AutoCAD and Revit, with the ability to produce high-quality drawings and details.

Mark Dewson

Director of Civil Engineering

BEng (Hons) CEng MICE MCIHT

Started: 2023

With over 30 years of extensive experience in the construction industry, Mark has demonstrated his versatility as both a manager and engineer in both private and public sectors. Mark’s expertise is primarily concentrated in highway, infrastructure development, and transportation engineering. Mark’s professional footprint extends beyond the UK, as he has actively contributed to projects in various countries, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Gabon, Peru, Romania, Brunei, and Gibraltar to name a few.

In his role as Director of Civil Engineering, Mark oversees a dedicated team of Highways and Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians. He effectively coordinates and controls resources and finances, providing senior management with insightful reports on fee forecasting and workload programming. Beyond his project responsibilities, Mark engages in Expert Witness work, contributes to the company Business Plan, and actively pursues future commissions through client liaison, bidding, and tendering.

Julie Phelps

Associate Director

BEng (Hons) CEng MICE

Started: 2014

Julie has nearly 30 years experience since her graduation in 1989 with an honours degree in Civil Engineering. During her early years as a Section Engineer with a main contractor, Julie was the first female to win the RH Clarke Memorial Award, open to national graduates. Her experience is expansive and varied including most sectors: education, commercial, leisure, residential and health. In addition to her technical skills, Julie has been heavily involved in early concept development, assessing risks and carrying out due diligence studies, working towards securing projects through development support for our clients.

Julie is well versed in leading a project team, whilst delivering sustainable solutions to meet the project needs and priorities. Her involvement early in the project process ensures a thorough understanding of the critical factors and clarification of the brief. Julie has experience and knowledge in most building materials including concrete, steelwork, timber and masonry, which allow her to provide a robust and extensive input into the scheme development and detailed design.

Paula Bradly

Business Development & Marketing Director

MRICS ACIM

Started: 2023

Since joining in 2023, Paula is part of the new Business Development and Marketing team, serving as a mentor to our apprentices too. With over 35 years in the construction industry, Paula originally trained as a Quantity Surveyor before making the switch to Business Development. Paula’s expertise lies in crafting and implementing business development and growth strategies that encompass both new business generation and client retention.

Throughout her career, Paula has development a keen ability to lead and motivate diverse teams across multiple geographical locations. This skill set is mainly characterised by strong organisational, communicative and analytical capabilities, all of which contribute to a high level of client focus, building and developing relationships off honesty & trust.