As part of our continued growth and commitment to delivering innovative, cost-effective foundation solutions, SPEEDECK Foundations has welcomed three outstanding Geotechnical and Design specialists to our expanding team. With expertise in structural, geotechnical, and geo-environmental engineering, these new hires will play a crucial role in ensuring that our foundation solutions remain at the cutting edge of efficiency and performance.
Meet Our Newest Team Members:
Uttam Chauhan – Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (Photo – Right)
Uttam joined our in-house Geotechnical Team at the end of 2024. He holds a Master’s degree in Geotechnical engineering and another Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. His role focuses on optimising ground investigation processes, refining geotechnical assessments, and enhancing foundation designs to ensure maximum efficiency and cost savings for our clients.
Alam Hussain – Graduate Structural Engineer (Photo – Centre)
Alam has joined our Design and Engineering Team as a Graduate Structural Engineer, where he applies his knowledge from his Master’s in Engineering Design in Civil Engineering. His role includes working alongside our Design Managers and Structural Engineers to refine piled raft foundation designs, ensuring optimal load distribution, structural integrity, and compliance with the latest industry standards.
Finlay Mutter – Graduate Technical Estimator (Photo – Left)
Bringing a unique blend of expertise in Geo-environmental Engineering and a Civil Engineering degree, Finlay joins SPEEDECK as a Graduate Technical Estimator. His role is integral in evaluating project requirements, conducting technical assessments, and helping clients identify the most efficient and cost-effective foundation solutions. With his analytical approach, Finlay supports the estimating process, ensuring that our foundation designs are both practical and commercially viable.
Mark Badham, Managing Director at SPEEDECK Foundations, shares his thoughts on the new appointments:
“It’s an exciting time at SPEEDECK as we continue to expand our team with highly skilled individuals. Uttam, Alam, and Finlay bring fresh perspectives, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the latest engineering standards. Their contributions will strengthen our geotechnical and structural capabilities, ensuring we continue to deliver industry-leading foundation solutions that save our clients time, materials, and costs. Investing in specialist talent is a key part of our strategy to drive growth in 2025 and beyond.”
At SPEEDECK, we specialise in design-and-build foundation solutions for residential and commercial developments across Southern England and the Midlands. Our expertise in piled raft foundations allows us to streamline construction, minimise material use, and eliminate over-engineering—ultimately reducing costs and build time for our clients. With a dedicated in-house team of geotechnical and structural engineers, we create optimised, site-specific foundation designs that meet the client’s project requirements. To learn more about our solution and our team, please visit https://speedeck.uk/