KGAL Fluid SUMMER 2026 - Flipbook - Page 7
consulting engineers
The People Behind the Projects
Jasper Taylor
Achieves Fellowship with IMechE
We are delighted to announce that Jasper Taylor, Regional Manager of our
Poole oûce and Associate Director, has been awarded the prestigious title of
Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE).
Jasper received the certiücate in April this year and described the achievement as representing
8a signiûcant personal and professional milestone for me9. He explained that the Fellowship 8reüects not
only the breadth and depth of my technical experience, but also the responsibility I have taken on in leading
teams, shaping strategy, and making sound engineering judgments with real-world impact9.
Furthermore, Jasper noted that 8FIMechE aýrms my commitment to the wider engineering profession9.
He said the recognition 8acknowledges my contribution to developing others through mentoring,
promoting high engineering standards, and supporting innovation that delivers safe, sustainable, and
practical solutions9.
For Jasper, 8Achieving Fellowship is both a recognition of the journey so far and a motivation to continue
giving back to the profession and leading by example9.
And finally...
Not Your Typical Project Risks!
Most project meetings begin with discussions about programme,
budget, safety, and technical challenges.
At Kariba Dam, things can be a little diûerent. During a recent site visit by Nick Crosby, the project
progress meeting opened with a rather unusual set of updates. First, a crocodile had taken up
residence beneath the diving pontoon, providing an unwelcome surprise for the dive team.
Next came reports of a leopard visiting the oþce compound overnight and attacking the site dogs.
Then there was the matter of the baboons and monkeys, who had been climbing the electricity poles
and successfully triggering a power outage across the oþces.
Only after these issues had been discussed did the meeting move on to the engineering works.
Working in remote locations brings challenges that are rarely encountered on more
conventional projects.
Logistics can be complex, operating conditions demanding, and sometimes the risk register includes
wildlife with sharp teeth, sharp claws, and an apparent interest in electrical infrastructure.
Yet these are often the projects that leave the strongest impression. They require ýexibility, practical
problem-solving, and teams that can adapt quickly to whatever the day decides to bring.
Life on site at Kariba is never predictable. And it is certainly never boring.
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