John Edgell

John is a Chartered Structural Engineer, boasting an impressive track record of over two decades at Buro Happold.

In his role, John spearheads our team’s technical delivery across a captivating spectrum of projects, where he consistently crafts buildings that seamlessly blend elegance, sustainability, and efficiency.

Throughout his illustrious career, John has demonstrated versatility by contributing to various building typologies, with a pronounced expertise in the commercial, sports & leisure, and cultural sectors. His unique approach brings a collaborative, workshop-based culture to each project, allowing for an engaging and innovative design process.

Renowned for his technical acumen and adept problem-solving skills, John has successfully navigated and delivered on numerous challenging congested city centre schemes. One of the recent highlights in his distinguished career includes the grand opening of Aviva Studios in 2023. This ambitious project stands as a testament to John’s commitment to excellence, featuring a hyper-flexible performance venue that required intensive collaboration and cutting-edge research & development to bring the design vision to life.