Mr Peter D. Michael (MSc Structural Steel Design 1979)

Provided by Hazel Michael

Following his postgraduate degree, Peter was involved in the design and analysis of structural steel work for bridges, multi-storey commercial buildings, and heavy industrial and offshore structures in the North Sea. Among the many well known companies he worked for was Earl and Wright in the early 1990s where he was responsible for the structural design of steel platform superstructures. In the course of his career Peter worked for a number of recognised companies, the latest being as a bridge engineer for W S Atkins in Cambridge.

Peter was a modest man, a gentleman and very meticulous in everything he accomplished. He was very highly respected by all his colleagues. He had many interests including skiing, sailing, windsurfing, and jazz piano. He was also an active member of his local gym. He never lost his great affection for steam engines and MG cars.

It was after a sailing holiday in summer 2004 that Peter was diagnosed with sinus cancer. Peter's courage, grace and fortitude in the face of what proved to be a long illness was an inspiration to all those around him. He is deeply missed by his wife Hazel, family and friends.