Chris Spikings BSc MSc CEng
Head of T26 Support at BAE Systems Maritime Engineering & Services, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Peter Leask CEng
I have worked with Chris for nearly a decade now and have always been impressed with his ability to build a high performing team that can deliver excellent results that really benefit the BAE Systems business. For the past few years Chris has been managing a group of nearly 50 engineers and scientists and in this position he has excelled as a natural leader, who can develop a coherent strategy for business growth, within a fast paced defence environment, while adhering to appropriate governance and manageable levels of risk exposure. Prior to his present role Chris had a proven track record of bidding for, winning and managing a number of technically complex R&D projects for the BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centre. As a project manager and technical expert Chris achieved excellent results from the teams working on his contracts and produced results which have significantly enhanced the capabilities of our main customer. Chris has a deep technical understanding of engineering concepts, across the full product lifecycle, is quick to pick up new ideas and has the capacity to develop them into prototypes and products which achieve a high level of performance. I have no hesitation in recommending Chris and believe that he will add significant value and benefit to any organisation.
Nick Easton
Chris is a first class engineer, who combines deep technical knowledge with excellent line leadership skills. He has successfully led his team of c.50 professional engineers with great success over recent years, and has established a great reputation within the business and beyond.
Peter Leask CEng
I have worked with Chris for nearly a decade now and have always been impressed with his ability to build a high performing team that can deliver excellent results that really benefit the BAE Systems business. For the past few years Chris has been managing a group of nearly 50 engineers and scientists and in this position he has excelled as a natural leader, who can develop a coherent strategy for business growth, within a fast paced defence environment, while adhering to appropriate governance and manageable levels of risk exposure. Prior to his present role Chris had a proven track record of bidding for, winning and managing a number of technically complex R&D projects for the BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centre. As a project manager and technical expert Chris achieved excellent results from the teams working on his contracts and produced results which have significantly enhanced the capabilities of our main customer. Chris has a deep technical understanding of engineering concepts, across the full product lifecycle, is quick to pick up new ideas and has the capacity to develop them into prototypes and products which achieve a high level of performance. I have no hesitation in recommending Chris and believe that he will add significant value and benefit to any organisation.
Nick Easton
Chris is a first class engineer, who combines deep technical knowledge with excellent line leadership skills. He has successfully led his team of c.50 professional engineers with great success over recent years, and has established a great reputation within the business and beyond.
Peter Leask CEng
I have worked with Chris for nearly a decade now and have always been impressed with his ability to build a high performing team that can deliver excellent results that really benefit the BAE Systems business. For the past few years Chris has been managing a group of nearly 50 engineers and scientists and in this position he has excelled as a natural leader, who can develop a coherent strategy for business growth, within a fast paced defence environment, while adhering to appropriate governance and manageable levels of risk exposure. Prior to his present role Chris had a proven track record of bidding for, winning and managing a number of technically complex R&D projects for the BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centre. As a project manager and technical expert Chris achieved excellent results from the teams working on his contracts and produced results which have significantly enhanced the capabilities of our main customer. Chris has a deep technical understanding of engineering concepts, across the full product lifecycle, is quick to pick up new ideas and has the capacity to develop them into prototypes and products which achieve a high level of performance. I have no hesitation in recommending Chris and believe that he will add significant value and benefit to any organisation.
Nick Easton
Chris is a first class engineer, who combines deep technical knowledge with excellent line leadership skills. He has successfully led his team of c.50 professional engineers with great success over recent years, and has established a great reputation within the business and beyond.
Peter Leask CEng
I have worked with Chris for nearly a decade now and have always been impressed with his ability to build a high performing team that can deliver excellent results that really benefit the BAE Systems business. For the past few years Chris has been managing a group of nearly 50 engineers and scientists and in this position he has excelled as a natural leader, who can develop a coherent strategy for business growth, within a fast paced defence environment, while adhering to appropriate governance and manageable levels of risk exposure. Prior to his present role Chris had a proven track record of bidding for, winning and managing a number of technically complex R&D projects for the BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centre. As a project manager and technical expert Chris achieved excellent results from the teams working on his contracts and produced results which have significantly enhanced the capabilities of our main customer. Chris has a deep technical understanding of engineering concepts, across the full product lifecycle, is quick to pick up new ideas and has the capacity to develop them into prototypes and products which achieve a high level of performance. I have no hesitation in recommending Chris and believe that he will add significant value and benefit to any organisation.
Nick Easton
Chris is a first class engineer, who combines deep technical knowledge with excellent line leadership skills. He has successfully led his team of c.50 professional engineers with great success over recent years, and has established a great reputation within the business and beyond.
Experience
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BAE Systems Maritime Engineering & Services, Inc.
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of T26 Support
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Jun 2022 - Present
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T26 Support Technical Authority
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Technical Authority for the T26 Support programme with delegated responsibility from the T26 Chief Engineer for the Support products. I also manage the Supportability Engineering Team on the T26 Frigate manufacturing contract. The team undertakes analysis to ensure T26 is designed with through life support in mind, they also deliver the condition monitoring system and also ensure T26 has world class information knowledge management (IKM).
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Warship Support Solution & System Development Lead
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
I am responsible for leading the technical development and, where appropriate, project management of strategically important new warship support solutions and systems. Currently I am implementing an Integrated Vehicle Health Management system onto the Type 26 Warship
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Technology Business Leader
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2015
I managed the RF Systems Capability. It contained ~50 scientists and engineers that are based in Bristol and Chelmsford who undertake research and development in Directed Energy, Antennas, Radar Systems and Integrated Systems for BAE Systems, MoD and other companies
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Technology Research Group Leader
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Jan 1995 - Aug 2010
I managed the EM Technology Group undertaking research into high voltage pulsed power technology
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Research Scientist
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Jan 1992 - 1995
Research into high voltage applications and pulsed power technology.
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Ricardo plc
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Scientist
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1988 - 1991
Pulsed Power Scientist, Electromagnetic Rail Guns Pulsed Power Scientist, Electromagnetic Rail Guns
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Education
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1988 - 1989
University of St. Andrews
Master's Degree, Pulsed Power Technology -
1984 - 1988
Birmingham University
Bachelor's Degree, Physics
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