Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson joined Doran Consulting in 1994 and was appointed a Director in 2012. He has over 20 years’ experience in a range of structural engineering areas of expertise including the design and construction of facilities in various sectors including education, health, industrial and commercial. He has also been involved in a large number of design and build and partnering commissions both in the private and public sectors throughout the UK.

Michael is a leading structural engineer in the energy sector and has particular niche expertise in High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission links, having overseen several related projects. Michael also has extensive experience in the design of airport facilities having been involved in major alteration, extension and refurbishment works of several key airports across Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

In addition to his extensive design and energy experience, Michael is also the company’s Health & Safety Director and Director in charge of Construction Design & Management Services (CDM) overseeing a team of chartered CDM Advisors providing Principal Designer services with a substantial portfolio of work in a range of commercial, marine, and aviation locations.

In addition to providing a range of structural engineering services to clients, Michael is a past Honorary CPD Officer for the Institution of Structural Engineers (NI Region).