Rodrigo Lajas Beneitez

Rodrigo Lajas Beneitez is a Graduate Structural Engineer at Fairhurst since March 2023, focusing on engineering analysis and structural calculations using specialized software. Prior to this role, Rodrigo served as a Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University from August 2022 to February 2023, where expertise in engineered cementitious composite (ECC) was applied to analyze seismic behavior through cyclical loading tests. Earlier experience includes working as a Student Helper at Heriot-Watt University on destructive and non-destructive testing of telegraph poles and as an Assistant BIM Technician during a summer internship at NG Bailey, utilizing Revit MEP for workshop drawings. Rodrigo holds an MSc in Civil Engineering with an industry placement from Heriot-Watt University and a BEng in Civil Engineering from Universidad de Extremadura.