Our People
MPN has a flat flexible structure which allows for decisions to be made in a timely manner.
We ensure that every member of our team develops the MPN set of values by living and working with the MPN four pillars of success. This support and encouragement is the reason we have such a committed team and why many of our staff have remained with us since they first started in the industry.
Scott Crawford
BE(Hons), MEngSc, MIEAust, CPEng, NER(Struct).
Managing Director
Scott has over 30 years’ Australian and International experience in the building industry. He helped establish the UK practice in 2001 and has led it successfully for the last 16 years while managing the concept, detailed structural design and delivery of a wide range and types of building projects up to a value of over £1.4 billion. He has extensive experience in reinforced and post-tensioned concrete structures, steel framed composite buildings and refurbishment projects, including often complex structural alterations to existing buildings.
Scott seeks for our opportunities in the UK and European markets. He enjoys taking a hands-on role in all our projects, from small to large, at all design stages and also mentoring younger Engineers, managing teams and working closely with other disciplines to achieve successful outcomes for our clients. He has particular interest in adding value to existing buildings by adding floor space or by converting their use to create new commercial uses while reducing the environmental impact of construction industry.
Scott is also experienced in working with site contractors both, large and small, at every stage of the building process to solve build problems, overcome latent site conditions and improve delivery programmes and construction costs where feasible to do so.
George Perl
BSc, BE(Hons), MEngSc, MIEAust, CPEng, NER(Struct)
George has over 30 years’ experience in the design and construction industry. He has worked on projects throughout Europe, the UK, Australia and other international locales including New Zealand, the United States of America, North Africa, and the Middle East.
George is hands on and active on all his projects and enjoys involvement in the design stage from concept through to construction documentation as well as in the construction planning and site works. He has many years of experience advising clients, managing resources effectively to deliver successful project outcomes, including assessing the initial viability of projects and construction methodologies.
This broad experience in various construction sectors and markets has formed the basis of successfully assisting clients to achieve financial and technical success for their projects, leading to much repeat business from the same clients, which has contributed hugely to the ongoing success of the firm.
Gary Jones BEng(Hons) CEng MIStructE
Structural Project Director
Gary is a chartered structural engineer with over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry gained with consulting engineers and main contractors. He has worked on high profile projects including the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station, Athletes Village and on various complex commercial, residential and healthcare buildings in the UK and overseas. Gary has taken a lead role managing structural teams from concept design through detailed design, the delivery of permanent works and the preparation of outline designs for temporary works and construction methodologies.
Cem Sahin
CAD and Revit Project Lead
Cem has over 15 years’ experience in the BIM structural consulting industry.
He has been responsible for the management of documentation on major projects, preparing concept and detailed drawings and Revit models for a range of complex projects in concrete and steel. Cem collaborates closely with other team members to deliver high quality drawings and BIM models that exceed client expectations.