
Owain Evans
Civil/Structural Engineering
Owain is a Chartered Structural and Civil Engineer with nearly twenty years of experience in the construction industry. During this period he has worked for both contractors and consultants on a wide range of projects from residential refurbishments, large civil engineering projects, and the construction of a £100m steelwork plant. Owain has particular knowledge in the design of basements, swimming pools, large residential and commercial developments and industrial storage units. Owain has also been involved in the design and construction large drainage and retaining wall schemes. Owain has an interest in historic buildings and has been involved in the design of structural alterations to Grade I listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments, as well as works on a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Owain has used the knowledge gained from working in both the contracting and consulting sides of the industry to advise solicitors, insurers, owners and contractors on a variety of disputes. Owain has acted as the Expert and prepared CPR-compliant reports for submission in court, arbitration and adjudication proceedings and has provided evidence and been cross-examined in the TCC.
Owain is a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Academy of Experts.
University of Cambridge, MEng (Hons) MA Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2005
Kings College, London, MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution (Distinction), 2016
Chartered Engineer, 2010
Fellow, Institution of Structural Engineers
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Member, Institution of Civil Engineers
Member, Academy of Experts
Accredited Expert Witness, Institution of Structural Engineers
Module Leader and Lecturer, The Bartlett, University College London, 2018 to 2024
Membership Committee, Institution of Structural Engineers, 2018 to 2023
Professional Chartership Review Assessor, Institution of Structural Engineers, 2016 to present