The LK Group has made a key appointment as it continues to expand its UK operations and strengthen delivery across its structural engineering function.
Giovanni Smanio has joined the business as director of its Structures Division, bringing more than 12 year’s experience and six years’ post-chartership delivering structural engineering solutions across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, as well as refurbishment and historic building schemes.
Previously at B&K Hybrid Solutions, Smanio will support the firm’s Structures Division in the North West, working closely with the structural surveying team on projects, while contributing to wider technical delivery.
Conor Leyden, managing director of The LK Group, said: “Expanding our structural capability is an important part of our growth strategy, and Giovanni’s appointment enhances the support we can provide across our structural surveying and engineering teams.
“His experience will add real value to our project delivery, particularly on structural schemes where close integration with our wider technical teams is essential.”
Smanio added: “The LK Group’s integrated approach to ground engineering, environmental services, and structural capabilities was a key factor in my decision to join. I’m looking forward to supporting the continued growth of the Structures Division and contributing to a diverse range of projects UK-Wide.”
The multi-disciplinary consultancy and specialist contractor, headquartered in Greater Manchester, now boasts a team of more than 50 people working nationally.
The LK Group is currently working on a number of major schemes across the UK, including Eden Project Morecambe, Ashton Market, Staffordshire Gateway, Soapworks, Paw Patrol Land, and Birtenshaw High School.
Main image: (Left to right) Giovanni Smanio, director of Structural Division; Nick Riding, director; Conor Leyden, managing director; and Andy Kuehl, director, LK Structures. Image credit: © Matthew Nichol Photography
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