Welcoming Zaky to Crafter Engineering

As part of a carefully planned growth strategy, the team at Crafter Engineering has been joined by a new civil and structural engineer, Zaky, who brings with him experience in temporary works, eurocode design and practical-thinking to an already solid team.

We asked Zaky some questions to get to know him better, after a couple of weeks to settle into the team which you can read below.

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On becoming an engineer

"Engineering shapes the world around us, what was the moment you realised you wanted to be part of that?"

Growing up in Jakarta, one of the most congested cities in the world, Zaky spent a great deal of time on the road. Rather than frustration, it sparked curiosity. "You can't help but notice structures everywhere," he reflects. "Bridges, flyovers, retaining walls, I used to stare at them and think how impressive it is that humans can build things like that." That early fascination with infrastructure and the challenge of making cities work better set him firmly on the path to civil engineering.

Engineering background

"Could you tell us a little about the engineering work you've been involved in?"

Zaky's background is rooted in temporary works, having spent his early career at a temporary works hire company. His experience spans groundworks, propping systems, and formwork solutions, supporting excavations, ensuring temporary structures are safe and stable, and helping to coordinate systems that allow permanent works to be built properly. It's a discipline that demands both technical rigour and practical nous, and Zaky thrived in what he describes as a "fast-paced environment where you learn quickly."

"Good engineering isn't just calculations and drawings — it's communication. If you can't communicate the design properly, even the best technical solution can go wrong."

On quality, safety, and responsibility

"What does good engineering mean to you beyond just the technical side?"

For Zaky, the human dimension of engineering is just as important as the technical. This industry brings together people from very different backgrounds, and not everyone is technical. Being able to actively listen, understand what the site team actually needs, and explain things clearly, "in a way that makes sense", is, in his view, inseparable from the quality of the engineering itself. Quality, safety, and responsibility all flow from clarity, adaptability, and keeping everyone on the same page.

Why Crafter Engineering

"What drew you to Crafter, and what do you hope to contribute?"

What drew Zaky to Crafter is that it sits at the intersection of consultancy and genuine temporary works expertise. "It means I can build on what I already know, but also expand further," he explains. In previous roles, temporary works could feel constrained to hire equipment; at Crafter, he's looking forward to being more involved in design decisions and working across a wider range of projects. His aim is simple: bring a solid temporary works foundation, a good site mindset, and be someone the team can rely on.

A team player

"How would your colleagues describe you, and how has the welcome been?"

Ask Zaky to describe himself and he reaches for a football analogy: a box-to-box midfielder, always involved, covering ground, contributing wherever it's needed. It's an apt description for someone who, since joining, has been happy to volunteer for anything and get stuck in. As for the welcome from the Crafter team? "Amazing. Everyone's been really approachable and supportive, so it's been easy to settle in."

Beyond the office

"What does life look like for you outside of work?"

Outside of engineering, Zaky has a keen interest in sport, and right now, padel is the game of choice. He's enjoying it for the combination of competition and social atmosphere. He's also at pains to note, for the record, that he is "definitely never lose my head when I play 👀".

The surprise

"What's one thing that would genuinely surprise your new colleagues?"

Zaky owns a coffee shop back in Jakarta. He immediately acknowledged this was perhaps unwise to share publicly, and he's probably right. The office has been informed.

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We're really glad to have Zaky on the team, and we're looking forward to everything he'll bring to our projects. Welcome to Crafter Engineering.