I work in the Fluids group in Frazer-Nash’s Glasgow office. All of our offices do consultancy work in many sectors, and I have worked on projects involving nuclear and conventional power stations, submarines, renewable energy devices and gas turbine design. Each project is assessed beforehand to determine which analysis methods to use and often many people from different groups are involved in a single project.
Why did you choose Frazer-Nash?
I was in the process of finishing my PhD when I applied to Frazer-Nash and was looking for a consultancy position where I could work on projects of varying kinds and timescales. I was particularly eager to work for Frazer-Nash because the ethos of the company is geared towards its employees; the uniquely democratic nature of the company hierarchy means that you are encouraged to contact whichever people are best placed to help you, whether they’re a Group Leader in another office or the Managing Director.
What are the most interesting projects you have worked on?
Within a few months of starting I was given a project to manage which meant that I had to get to grips with every part of the project management process. Our client, a nuclear waste facility, was concerned about on-site humidity levels. We investigated and our findings not only addressed the client’s immediate issue but highlighted a potential danger they had not previously considered. We suggested ways of reducing this risk.
What training and development opportunities have you been given?
Frazer-Nash encourage continuous learning and offer all sorts of training opportunities. I have had training in a pipe simulation program call Flowmaster and training in mesh generation tools (ICEM and Gambit). I am also applying for the Institution of Engineering and Technology Chartership training scheme through Frazer-Nash.
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