Lunch and Learn: HS2 A452 Kenilworth Road Overbridge

Hudson Taivo

Hudson Taivo is Chartered Civil Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He was the ICE West Midlands Regional Chair from 2023-24. He is a committee member of the Birmingham Solihull and Black Country (BSBC) ICE branch.

Hudson has worked on the HS2 project for nearly ten years, starting on the client-side with responsibilities for developing the technical standards and construction specifications used on the new high speed rail project.

For the past two years Hudson has been working as an engineering manager for the Mott MacDonald/SYSTRA Design Joint Venture. He is responsible for leading a global team of engineers, scientists, technologists and environmental specialists in developing designs for several assets, including the A452 Kenilworth Road Overbridge, for client Balfour Beatty VINCI. 

Maxime Egret

Maxime Egret is a construction manager at Balfour Beatty VINCI. He is responsible for delivering several assets along the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, including the A452 Kenilworth Road Overbridge. With his team, Maxime is tasked with delivering the structural scope of work on time and within budget, while ensuring high safety and quality standards. His responsibilities also include liaising with the design team to assess and address risks and opportunities throughout the project.

Maxime holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Urbanism. With over 10 years of experience at VINCI Construction Grands Projects, he has worked across the Caribbean and the United Kingdom.

His areas of expertise include highways, high-speed rail structures, and hydraulic projects.

Ranjil P Ramath

Ranjil P Ramath is a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He holds a Masters degree in Structural Engineering and is an associate and team lead in Complex Bridges department of Systra Dubai (Systra International Bridge Technology).

Ranjil leads a strong design team responsible for the detailed design and independent checking (Cat-3) tasks of major highway and railway bridge projects around the world. Ranjil has expertise in the design of prestressed concrete bridges including long-span segmental balanced cantilever bridges.

He was the design team lead for the detailed design of the A452 Kenilworth Road Overbridge on behalf of the Mott MacDonald/SYSTRA Design Joint Venture. 

Mariusz Szymczak

Mariusz is a bridge engineer specialising in leading civil structures projects, particularly in the design of new highway structures. He has a strong passion for the capacity assessment of existing structures. His extensive experience spans multimillion-dollar projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and New Zealand, with a focus on reinforced concrete, composite, and steel bridges for highways and railways.

Mariusz has successfully led engineering teams to deliver timely, cost-effective, and client-focused solutions for both new designs and independent structural checks. He strives to foster collaboration and integrate innovative technologies in every project. Dedicated to advancing sustainable infrastructure, Mariusz places a top priority on safety, ensuring that all projects meet the highest standards while promoting innovation and sustainability. He was the independent Category 2 checker for the A452 Kenilworth Road Overbridge for the Mott MacDonald/SYSTRA Design Joint Venture for client Balfour Beatty VINCI.