British Airways i360, Brighton

Whilst working for Jacobs, John Roberts led the engineering team for the design and construction of the amazing British Airways i360 observation tower, situated on the seafront in Brighton.

This exceptionally complex project included foundations constructed below sea level, diversion of the Brighton main sewer system, design and erection of the “worlds most slender tower” (according to Guinness World Records) and the bespoke manufacture of the circular glass passenger pod, which can carry up to 200 people at at time.

In fact John continues his day-to-day involvement of the project as Director and Chief Engineer of Brighton i360 Ltd.