Michael Dickson
Consultant
Building Services Group, Bath

Michael Dickson CBE, one of the founding partners of Buro Happold, retired in 2006, but continues to work for the practice as a consultant. Michael was also chairman for nine years until he relinquished the role at the end of April 2005. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Michael is currently chairman of the Happold Trust and visiting professor of Engineering Design at Bath University’s School of Architecture and Civil Engineering. On 28 June, he became a Doctor of Engineering with the award of an honorary degree from the University of Bath.

During his 30 years with Buro Happold, Michael has worked on many high-profile projects including the Munich Aviary, Jeddah Sports Stadium, British Airways Waterside HQ, the Al Faisaliah development in Riyadh and the Weald and Downland Museum in Sussex. He was also a Member of Lord Justice Taylor’s working party on the safety of sports grounds, which paved the way for the redevelopment of UK football grounds.

Buro Happold’s structural engineering team works closely with architects and clients as well as other Buro Happold specialists to deliver exciting yet functional buildings that exceed expectations for cost-effective construction and operation. Our structural engineers advise on all aspects of the project – including construction materials and methods, costs, risks and sustainability – to give clients complete confidence that the final design is sound and offers best value.