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Lunch and Learn: HS2 A452 Kenilworth Road Overbridge

Event organised by ICE

Date
07 November 2024
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Overview

Join the ICE West Midlands Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country Branch (BSBC) for this lunch and learn webinar as it brings together engineers from High Speed Two’s (HS2) main works, civils contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI and designer Mott MacDonald/SYSTRA to discuss some of the key design and construction aspects of this complex structure.

In August 2024, HS2 unveiled the completion of the construction of the A452 Kenilworth Road Overbridge in Balsall Common, West Midlands. The bridge will carry a diverted dual carriageway over the HS2 railway line. At 185 metres long, 19.5 metres wide and 13.9 metres high, the overbridge was constructed using 7200 cubic metres of concrete and 1800 tonnes of steel, making it one of the largest “box” structures on the HS2 project.

Hosted by Hudson Taivo speakers will include:

  • Maxime Egret, construction manager at Balfour Beatty VINCI
  • Ranjil P Ramath, associate and team lead at SYSTRA International Bridge Technology
  • Mariusz Szymczak, bridge engineer at SYSTRA

This is a great opportunity for those with an interest in major infrastructure projects.

Speakers

Hudson Taivo

Hudson Taivo

Systra

engineering manager

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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

Balfour Beatty VINCI

construction manager

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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

Systra International Bridge Technology

associate and team lead

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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 Szymczak

SYSTRA

bridge engineer

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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.

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