Consulting Engineers and Scientists

John Young Director BEng, MSc (Eng), CEng, MICE, MCIWEM

John Young is a Chartered Civil Engineer. During his career he has worked for consulting engineering companies in many parts of the World including Hong Kong, The Philippines, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Chile and the Caribbean. Projects included the development of coastal resorts, sea cities, islands and ports.

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John Young is a Chartered Civil Engineer. During his career he has worked for consulting engineering companies in many parts of the World including Hong Kong, The Philippines, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Chile and the Caribbean. Projects included the development of coastal resorts, sea cities, islands and ports.

John has worked on a range of multi-disciplinary projects with developers, architects, water companies, and Government Authorities for the delivery of projects including coastal protection works, flood alleviation, reservoirs, lakes, water supply and tidal barrages. John Young holds a post graduate degree in Maritime Civil Engineering and has wide experience in marine, geotechnical and river works. Particular interests include:

  • Feasibility studies for coastal developments

  • Master Planning for coastal developments including marinas

  • Numerical modelling of coastal systems including water quality

  • Management of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

  • Reclamation, beach design, breakwaters and rock revetments

  • Development and site supervision of contract documents for marine, river and coastal projects

  • Refurbishment and replacement of river and dock walls

  • Port planning and navigational assessments using SOFTPORT

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