Meet our team
Graham Starling
MEng | CEng | MIStructE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
With almost 20 years of experience, Graham is passionate about realising quality architecture and sustainable design. He has a diverse design, mentoring and teaching experience across the industry and has led projects in excess of £50M in value.
+44(0)7917 675322
gstarling@deviseengineers.co.uk
Michael Carr
MEng
SENIOR ENGINEER
Coming from a family of engineers and possessing a wealth of experience beyond his years, Mike leads the team as Senior Engineer. He is deeply passionate, highly knowledgeable, and always eager to find innovative solutions. In his spare time he is a talented softball player and football referee.
Arif Khan
DESIGN ENGINEER
Arif has quickly proven himself to be a dedicated and reliable project runner. He is passionate about visual quality of the drawings we produce and is committed to helping the team improve our processes. At lunchtime, Arif can often be found giving orders to Charles whilst they canoe the local section of the Regent's Canal behind the studio.
Megan Burrage
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (REMOTE)
Megan is responsible for our efficient administration system, helping to keep our systems tight and lean. She is often keen suggest new ways of working to help streamline our processes and minimise internal bureaucracy. With a profound belief in the power of intention, she rises early each day to connect with the universe and set her intentions for the day ahead.
Robert Knight
MEng | CEng | MIStructE
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Robert has almost 20 years of experience in design-focused projects across various sectors, including overseeing the design of the award-winning Hardman Square Pavilion. He has also lectured at the Architectural Association and served as a structural tutor at the University of East London.
+44(0)7943 217575
rknight@deviseengineers.co.uk
Charles Hamilton
DESIGN ENGINEER
With five years of experience since joining the industry as an apprentice and a keen eye for detail, Charles is competent in day-to-day project running and always eager to contribute his ideas. A favourite with clients, he also holds the additional title of 'Head of Fun' within the studio for organising team events. Outside of work, he is a talented semi-pro hockey player.
Shazil Talal
ASSISTANT ENGINEEER
Though Shazil is a recent apprentice, her potential is already evident. With coaching and mentoring from Arif and Charles, along with her dedication to her weekly university studies, we are confident she will quickly develop into a competent and increasingly independent design engineer.
Katie Szasz
ACCOUNTS MANAGER (REMOTE)
Katie efficiently manages Devise's accounts department, overseeing invoicing and credit control with precision. Known for her interpersonal skills as much as her numerical acumen, she readily addresses payment queries with promptness and a friendly demeanour.