Richard Kirkham

Dr. Richard Kirkham is Reader in Civil Engineering at the University of Manchester. His research examines performance measurement, whole-life costing, and infrastructure asset management, particularly in complex project environments.

Key research areas include:

• Infrastructure programme complexity
• Lifecycle performance modelling
• Risk management in construction
• Digital transformation in asset management

Dr. Kirkham has collaborated with government agencies including the Cabinet Office and Department for Work and Pensions on project delivery frameworks. His work addresses challenges in major infrastructure projects through systems thinking approaches.