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Alan Penford
Technical Director

Alan, a Chartered Structural Engineer, joined Robert Bird Group (RBG) Dubai office in 2015 where he holds the position of Buildings Team Leader, orchestrating engineering teams on a diverse array of building structures and infrastructure projects, showcasing his expertise in delivering innovative solutions.

Alan embarked on his engineering journey at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, studying Civil and Architectural Engineering, which equipped Alan with a comprehensive understanding of all facets of building design and civil engineering. Throughout is career, he has immersed himself in a myriad of building projects, giving exposure to architecturally led designs. Beginning his career in London and then transferring to the Middle East, Alan spent time focusing on post-tension design and civil engineering projects, to honing his leadership skills and overseeing single and multi-disciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle, from conceptualisation to construction.