Meet the Team:
Akhil Surendran
Each month we’re introducing you to a member of our expert team. This month is the turn of Senior Project Engineer, Akhil Surendran.
What is your background and what was your path to FEG?
I originally studied and qualified in Mechanical Engineering and then Project Management before working in a variety of Project Engineering roles for companies such as Deepak, Quanta and Safex. During these roles I utilised my skills in pipeline instrumentation, project management, quality assurance and technical support.
My move to FEG has allowed to me work across multiple, fast-moving projects, adding value to a number of clients at any one time.
What are the parts you enjoy most about your role?
The genuine team spirit within the company has enabled me to slot perfectly into my role, working collaboratively and asking for support when needed. The management are great here – my ideas are always listened to and I feel very valued in being able to state my opinion about projects and daily processes. The support, transparency and friendliness in the office helps us to stay productive and flexible. I have already been involved in various projects across the pharma, chemical and food industries.
What makes FEG different?
FEG is great in that it allows you to work across multiple clients and projects at any one time. I enjoy being able to bring value to a number of projects and it keeps the work interesting and a new challenge to every day. The people are great too – both internally and the clients we work for.
Where do your specific skills lie?
I have been lucky to work in a number of different industries and engineering disciplines. Some of my key skills cover:
- Project conceptualisation work
- Project proposal/Capex proposal preparation work
- Project costing, Cost control and management.
- Different contract finalisation
- QAP, Quality checklist preparation work for each of project related activity and quality management
- Risk register documentation and risk management
- Ordering and delivery of project-related equipment and other accessories
- Project planning and project control as per schedule
- All kinds of site activity
- Safety-related documentation and health and safety management
- Effective coordination experience with internal project teams, clients, vendors, contractors etc.
- Project status reports, Cost comparison sheets, project forecast reports, project meeting management
- Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activity with all necessary documentation
I feel a strong sense of teamwork here at FEG that allows for a collaboration and flexibility in our work that is often not found. The passion for client delivery is infectious and it is rewarding being able to contribute to the results we deliver here. I enjoy working in a fast-moving environment but somewhere that I am able to nurture my own personal development too.
Selected Projects Carousel
FEG Global delivers new cold store facility to support ambitious growth plans for Libra Seafoods
The FEG Global engineering team recently designed and installed a new cold store for North East based prawn processing business, Libra Seafoods. The expansion meant increased capacity to allow for new opportunities and business growth.
Flexible dynamic weighing food conveyor systems designed and built to allow for varying product flow levels
2 Sisters Food Group needed a food conveyor systems installation to transport their potato products from existing line equipment to a new food transfer pump. Within the final process, the UK-based food manufacturer also needed to be able to dynamically weigh the potatoes.
£650k CDM large capacity flour silo installation
FEG were commissioned by GM in the UK to Project Manage a £650K cost saving project under CDM to install larger capacity flour silos and batch weighing facility.
McVitie’s site restored and at full production 6 months after flooding
FEG Ltd were appointed as Principal Contractor to get a flooded McVitie’s biscuit factory back up and running at the earliest opportunity.
Organic Production Facility for Mcvitie’s
We were commissioned by McVitie’s to project manage a new ingredients feed and mixing system for a start-up organic facility. At a value of £1m the project included our operating under full CDM duty holder responsibilities.
Industrial odour Issue solved for high temperature frying factory environment
Our client Essentia came to us after having received an environmental notice for an industrial odour issue from its proteins frying factory. Our experience showed us that a typical combination of scrubbers would not be adequate for this project, given the variation in contaminants that had to be removed from the air.
Odour Acridity Issue Solved for Seafood Manufacturer
Our team of odour experts worked to develop a new liquid gas scrubber* solution that worked in a 3-stage process to remove all composites from the gas.
Flexible dynamic weighing food conveyor systems designed and built to allow for varying product flow levels
2 Sisters Food Group needed a food conveyor systems installation to transport their potato products from existing line equipment to a new food transfer pump. Within the final process, the UK-based food manufacturer also needed to be able to dynamically weigh the potatoes.
New Curried Food Production Area
In this case study we helped a long-term client to maximise use of space and equipment for best efficiency during a long-term phased factory expansion …
Cradle-to-grave £6.5m factory production line extension
We were appointed Principal Contractor for this £6.5m factory extension project, which involved converting a warehouse into a high care food production area and incorporating it into the main factory.
Design and installation of new docking rollers to reduce downtime and wastage
We designed a docking roller system to reduce wastage and downtime for this baked foods manufacturer.
Designing a conveyor system for new pizza line that maximises existing equipment
Our expert team of engineers designed and installed a conveyor system for a new pizza line that maximised the use of existing equipment.
Talk to us today about your next CAPEX or site-level project.