Graduating as a Civil Engineer and studying Timber Structures and Technology at Imperial College at Masters level, Charles Soothill started his career at the Timber Research and Development Association. The majority of his experience however has been in general consultancy practice, designing building structures in all materials and sectors. A Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Structural Engineers, Charles has fulfilled a design leadership role for most of his career. Now a sole consultant, Charles enjoys hands-on design.