Today, Chetan Kotur, Head of Technology and Innovation, was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, alongside some of the world’s leading experts and innovators.
This prestigious recognition acknowledges Chetan’s outstanding contribution to the field of engineering, marking a significant milestone in a career dedicated to innovation, leadership, and the advancement of technology.
Recognised as the Young Engineer of the Year in 2018 by the Royal Academy of Engineering, Chetan currently leads a team of engineers developing transformative solutions to support the modernisation and technological transformation of the construction sector, using his expertise from the automotive industry.
Chetan Kotur FREng, Head of Technology and Innovation, said:
“Becoming a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Engineering is such a privilege and I feel so honoured to be elected. I am extremely proud to be an engineer and feel fortunate to be a part of the team at Laing O’Rourke. We really are driving positive change for a more sustainable society and improving the lives of people through innovative engineering. All the people I’ve worked with and who have helped me in my career, have enabled these opportunities for me and I’m so grateful for their support.”
Cathal O’Rourke, Group Chief Executive Officer, added:
“As an influential leader and innovator, Chetan embodies our purpose – to push the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity – and I am extremely proud to congratulate him on this fantastic achievement. His knowledge, energy and innovative mind are advancing the future of construction, and we are honoured to have him as part of our business.”
The Royal Academy of Engineering brings together an unrivalled community of outstanding experts, innovators and academics from every part of engineering and technology. Through its Fellowship, the Academy delivers benefit to the public by promoting engineering excellence, providing independent expert advice to government, and offering progressive leadership for the sector both in the UK and internationally.
The complete list of new Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows 2025 can be found here.