Richard Nicholl
National Trust
head of civil engineering
Richard Nicholl
Richard Nicholl is Head of Civil Engineering at the National Trust. Since joining the organisation in 2019, he has led civil and structural engineering activities, across an extensive portfolio of historic, environmental and heritage assets.
Previously, Richard worked with AECOM, and its legacy consultancies, for 18 years, which included technical director positions on projects such as London Underground’s £600 million Bank Station project.
Both an ICE and IStructE Fellow, Richard has significantly contributed to engineering throughout his career holding positions as Chair of the IStructE Northern Ireland Region, Vice Chair of ICE Northern Ireland, Freeman of the City of London, and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Engineers. Richard was also awarded the prestigious IStructE International Lewis Kent Award in 2021.
As incoming ICE Northern Ireland Chair, Richard brings his extensive experience and commitment to advancing the profession of civil engineering, and to support the next generation of engineers.
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