The Team
Joe Smith
Director
Joe established Trillium with a bold vision: to build a consultancy that delivers engineering excellence while prioritising client satisfaction and community impact. As an international, award‑winning Chartered Structural Engineer, Joe brings deep expertise in designing complex mixed‑use, educational, healthcare, industrial, commercial, and residential developments across the UK and internationally
Beyond his technical expertise, Joe is deeply passionate about using engineering to make a positive impact to society - viewing it as an honour to design places for people to work, live, learn and heal. He strongly believes that the best engineers have three primary characteristics and they are to always be curious, be meticulous planners, and relentlessly focus on client satisfaction.
Joe firmly believes that the heart of a company lies in its exceptional team. He believes that a work culture founded on the principles of mutual respect and opportunity for all staff is essential for a successful company. Under Joe’s leadership, Trillium’s team members are encouraged to challenge assumptions, share knowledge openly, and work closely across disciplines. For Joe, a cohesive, happy and empowered team is the bedrock of an organisation, driving a dynamic, client-focused service that defines Trillium.
Andrew Spence
Head of Digital Engineering
Andrew is Trillium’ s Head of Digital Engineering, spearheading our strategy for smarter, faster and more technically robust project delivery. With deep expertise in digital design, automation and BIM integration, Andrew brings a rare blend of technical mastery and practical engineering insight. His career has been defined by transforming how engineering teams work, eliminating inefficiencies, elevating quality, and embedding digital-first thinking at every stage of design.
At Trillium, Andrew is driving the evolution of our digital capabilities across the civil and structural disciplines. From advanced modelling and data-rich workflows to automated analysis routines and integrated design systems, he is reshaping the way we deliver projects for clients. His leadership directly enhances our capacity and output, ensuring every project benefits from precision, clarity and cutting-edge digital execution.
Andrew’s impact extends beyond tools and technology, he is central to shaping Trillium’s future. His vision for innovation underpins our growth strategy, supporting our ambition to deliver engineering services that are not only technically excellent but consistently ahead of industry expectations. Andrew strengthens our team, our delivery and our commitment to smarter engineering.