Philip McKenna

Director Bridges, Jacobs

Philip is a civil engineer with 26 years’ experience in the feasibility, design, assessment and inspection of bridges, including masonry, steel, concrete, composite and cable-stayed structures.

He is Jacobs Sub-Sector Lead for Local Authorities in Scotland, and directs and leads multidisciplinary teams delivering transportation projects on both small commissions and major UK infrastructure schemes. Chartered, he also holds a PhD from the University of Dundee.

My Speaker Sessions

Wednesday 25 November 2026

14:15

Garmouth Viaduct Collapse

14:15 - 14:40
  • Background on Garmouth Viaduct – construction, existing data and drawings available, location and use over the years.
  • River Spey changes over the years – movement of the River Spey through aerial imagery.
  • Failure Mechanism – a review of the assumed mechanism of failure.
  • Removal of the failed sections – overview of how the sections will be retrieved.

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