Poppy Burgess
Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer
What is your work background?
I started as a Civil and Structural Engineering Technician at 16, doing an apprenticeship. I worked through the apprenticeship and a degree, alongside working four days a week, before graduating in 2018. I then gained Technician Membership with both the IStructE and ICE. Over the last 12 years, I have worked as a Structural Engineer on a full range of projects, including residential, commercial and industrial developments.
If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
Queen Elizabeth II – because she’s a legend, maybe with Princess Anne if she’s in the vicinity…
If you could be anywhere in the world right now where would you be?
On a ranch in Montanna or a bar in Nashville!
What is your favourite food?
Tasting menus… I LOVEEE pretentious food in tiny portions, preferably with some kind of foam or elaborate decoration bigger than the food portion!
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you want to have with you?
My dog, Arthur, an unlimited supply of mini eggs and a sudoku book.
What item, that you don’t have already, would you most like to own?
A house with stables and land.
What are your hobbies / favourite pastimes?
My full time job! However, outside of this, my time is spent running around after my 3 horses, while throwing balls for my dog. I compete most weekends in dressage and showjumping; which can be the most stressful way to relax after a busy day at work! I also love going to the gym and recently started to learn snowboarding.