Introducing EPL
EPL's decades of engineering analysis experience and expertise enable our clients to rely on our services and capability to deliver on time, no matter the complexity.
Working closely with customers, we pride ourselves on clear communication, precision analysis, and determining the best solution for any challenge.
Having achieved ISO9001 certification, EPL delivers structural analysis, finite element modeling, and design solutions that meet the highest industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Our Team
Our highly skilled team of principal engineers brings over 100 years of combined experience across aerospace, marine, nuclear, and defence sectors, providing reliable service and accurate analysis that is thoroughly documented and presented.
Jonathan Fuller DIRECTOR
Director, Principal Structural Engineer & FEA Expert BEng (Hons) MRAeSJonathan is a highly experienced structural engineer specialising in optimising complex structures for weight and cost while maintaining a strong focus on production and manufacturing techniques. With extensive experience in both metallic and composite analysis methods, he has a deep understanding of first principles and traditional hand calculations. He is recognised for his strong management skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring projects are delivered accurately and efficiently. Jonathan maintains a clear understanding of the work required and communicates effectively with clients to align expectations and project outcomes. Jonathan has built and validated numerous high-quality Finite Element Models across several FE packages and can deliver comprehensive post-processing for Static, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analyses in demanding engineering applications.
Adam Carless PARTNER
Principal Structural Engineer & FEA Expert MEng (Hons) CEng MIMechEAdam has strong experience across multiple industrial sectors, consistently meeting customer requirements with full compliance and on-time delivery. His technical capabilities in metallic analysis include first-principles methods and developing advanced FEA models to solve complex problems. Familiar with a range of compliance codes, he is skilled in design optimisation, manufacturing processes and assembly considerations, delivering comprehensive engineering solutions. His experience spans aerospace, marine, filtration and defence sectors, providing structural analysis that connects theoretical understanding with practical manufacturing needs.
Andrew Hoggard PARTNER
Principal Structural Engineer MEng (Hons)Andrew is a Principal Stress Engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering complex structural solutions. His expertise spans stress and design engineering, materials selection, and manufacturing techniques through to comprehensive structural and systems analysis. Proficient in both Static and Fatigue analysis, Andrew utilises standard classical methods as well as finite element analysis to support product development. His career has focused primarily on the aerospace and nuclear industries, where he conducts feasibility studies and design optimisation, considering strength, weight, cost and manufacturability.
Alex Jones PARTNER
Senior Design Engineer MEng (Hons) CEng MIMechEWith a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Alex is a collaborative Design Engineer with 6 years’ experience in designing, developing and testing systems across low- and high-volume production environments. He delivers solutions on time and within budget, translating design requirements into clear engineering plans. Proficient in SolidWorks and experienced with PDM systems using DraftSight/AutoCAD, he also has exposure to Autodesk Inventor and has utilised ANSYS and Abaqus for analytical work. His career spans manufacturing and product development, where practical, commercially focused design solutions are essential.
Tom Handford PARTNER
Principal Structural Engineer MEng (Hons) CEng MIMechETom brings over 19 years of experience providing comprehensive structural assessments across demanding industrial applications. Experienced in leading successful project teams, he is recognised for clearly communicating technical issues through calculations, written reports and presentations. Skilled in detailed stress analysis, method development and automation, Tom also has extensive experience in building, validating and post-processing FEA models. Tom’s career spans the aerospace, defence, nuclear and marine sectors.
Dion Turner PARTNER
Senior Design Engineer BSc (Hons) fCMgr (CMI)Dion has 11 years of experience delivering high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget. He has led multi-disciplinary teams and managed projects through the full lifecycle, from concept and reverse engineering to development, testing and installation. Recognised for strong technical expertise, practical problem-solving and value engineering, he consistently delivers robust solutions to complex engineering challenges. Dion is highly proficient in SolidWorks Simulation and DraftSight/AutoCAD, with six years of PDM administration experience. His capabilities include structural analysis, detailed calculations and producing manufacturing drawings. His career spans defence, aviation, pharmaceutical handling, bespoke machinery design and structural fabrication.
Louise
Executive AssistantLouise is an experienced Executive Assistant with over fifteen years of providing dependable administrative, organisational and business-critical support. She brings a broad background in managing schedules, coordinating operations and helping to maintain smooth day-to-day activity. Known for her attention to detail, warm communication style and proactive nature, Louise supports leaders and teams with reliability, discretion and strong organisational capability.