David McKay Maritime Technical Lead
ADL
David is a proficient Structural / Maritime Engineer with particular interest and proficiencies in the marine, heavy industrial and temporary works fields.
He has been involved in the design of a number of maritime projects of varying type, size and complexity, including design of the following components:
- Anchored and cantilevered sheet pile walls
- Suspended / piled jetty and wharf structures
- Breakwater structures
- Berthing analyses and design of various types of fenders systems and their support structures
- Mooring analyses and design of associated mooring components
- Ship-lifts and slipways
- Navigation beacons
- Pontoons and barges
- Gangways and other access structures
- Temporary works (pile guides, hammer sleeves, crane beams, platforms, lifting studies)
David has also undertaken a number of condition assessments for various marine structures and brings this experience into his design work to ensure the durable detailing is achieved to minimize long-term maintenance costs.
He aims to always work closely with the client and contractor to achieve solutions which meet the client’s needs, whilst maintaining a focus on constructability.