Johannes Whittam (Hannis)

Engineering Director at Mabey Hire

Johannes (Hannis) Whittam has extensive work experience in the engineering field, particularly in construction and infrastructure projects. Johannes (Hannis) started their career as an Assistant Engineer at Flint & Neill Limited in 2009. Johannes (Hannis) then joined COWI as a Senior Engineer in 2013. After working on various projects, including the design of the Mersey Gateway Bridge, they took a career break in 2018 to pursue their passion for skiing and snowboarding while traveling in Switzerland.

In 2018, Whittam joined Bridges to Prosperity, where they held multiple roles. As the Rwanda Program Director, they successfully secured a national-level memorandum of understanding with the Rwandan government to construct 355 footbridges. Johannes (Hannis) also served as the Global Director of Construction Services, overseeing various departments and ensuring the delivery of construction services to operational teams.

Most recently, Whittam joined Mabey Hire Ltd in 2021. Johannes (Hannis) started as the Regional Engineering Manager and later became the Engineering Performance Director. Currently, they serve as the Engineering Director - Performance & Innovation, leading the development and digital engineering teams to enhance engineering performance and expand the company's product range and digital content offerings.

Overall, Whittam's work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, leadership, and project management in the construction industry.

Johannes (Hannis) Whittam completed their education in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering. From 2008 to 2012, they attended the University of Cambridge, where they earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) and a BA degree. Prior to that, there is no specific information available about their educational background.

In addition to their degree, Whittam also possesses several certifications. In 2017, they obtained the Chartered Civil Engineer certification from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). In 2018, they achieved the Registered Engineer status from the Institution of Engineers Rwanda. More recently, in 2020, they acquired the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

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Timeline

  • Engineering Director

    March 1, 2024 - present

  • Engineering Director Performance Innovation

    January, 2023

  • Engineering Performance Director

    October, 2022

  • Regional Engineering Director

    June, 2021

  • Regional Engineering Manager East

    February, 2021