Q&A: Considering a different discipline after Graduation

Who are you, what is your job role and what do you do?

My name is Liam Ashton and I’m currently working as a Pre-Construction engineer at Alpine Fire Engineers Ltd who specialise in the design, project management and maintenance of active fire suppression systems. My role is to bridge the gap between proposals and project delivery.

I make sure each department involved in operational delivery knows the requirements of the project. The role has expanded into project planning where I map out the design, fabrication, and installation sequences from start to finish, identifying in advance where challenges for ‘on time’ delivery might be.

Can you tell us about any current projects that you’re working on?

Our Pre-Construction department handles all major sprinkler projects. They can range from small shopping centre fit outs to large scale projects. Some of our clients include Amazon, DHL, Coca Cola, and Tesco, to name only a few. The variety of clients and projects ensures that no two days are the same and allows us to display our adaptability and versatility creating bespoke, tailored solutions depending on the requirements of each unique facility.