Our people
The unique team at Ironbridge Engineering brings together experienced engineers and technical specialists who take pride in clear thinking and practical delivery.
Each of our senior team members offers a different perspective and skill set, and together they create a balanced and collaborative consultancy group.
Their guidance shapes the way we approach projects, helping ensure our clients receive advice that is steady, thoughtful and grounded in real-world experience.
Directors
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John Butterworth - Managing Director
John is a chartered engineer specialising in facade, structural, and access engineering. He has delivered a wide range of both new build and remedial projects for residential, commercial, and government asset owners.
His technical and practical knowledge, hands-on experience, and creative approach underpins his ability to develop elegant solutions to complex problems, making him an industry-recognised engineer across many fields.
John has been instrumental in the development of bespoke asset management software, integrating with existing client systems to create or complement streamlined management processes.
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Bassam Matty - Technical Director
With over 30 years of design experience, Bassam is a highly experienced and accomplished engineer with a passion for innovation, value-engineering, and sustainability. He is a technical expert in building structures, building facades and their behaviour. Bassam’s lateral thinking ability and advanced knowledge of material properties and construction techniques have been critical in developing his acumen.
Bassam has successfully delivered elegant, economical, and innovative solutions for sophisticated architectural designs and challenging site constraints which have exceeded client’s expectations as well as advancing his own engineering knowledge. Bassam’s dedication and diligence are reflected by the numerous prestigious awards his projects have earned throughout his career.
Senior team members
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Amir Zaghloul
Senior Associate - Structures
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Parisa Shekari
Associate - Remedial
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Joao Franco
Associate - Remedial
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Kirk Walker
Lead Engineer - Structures