Experience

Shirley Parsons Project Services
• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Partner & Technical Director

  • Jan 2020 - Present


Qualitas Consultancy Limited

• United Kingdom
• Software Development

• Founder

  • May 2018 - Present

  Specialist consultancy; Services include Health & Safety, Quality and Risk, ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO 45001 consultancy and audit. Lead Auditor ISO9001-2015 & ISO45001-2018 Specialist consultancy; Services include Health & Safety, Quality and Risk, ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO 45001 consultancy and audit. Lead Auditor ISO9001-2015 & ISO45001-2018



Turner & Townsend

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner & Director

  • May 1994 - May 2018

  Turner & Townsend is the largest independent construction and management consultancy, operating globally across the Real Estate, Infrastructure and Natural Resources sectors, with a current headcount in excess of 5200. Whilst at Turner & Townsend, as the Managing Director, I led growth and diversification of the Health, Safety and Quality consultancy business, becoming trusted advisers to many blue chip clients, developing a highly skilled and motivated team of over 70 consultants. As a Partner of the business, I fulfilled diverse additional responsibilities including Global Safety and Quality Director, strategic HSQE consultancy delivery, Risk committee membership and the Office Manager for the London office, the fastest growing office in the Group. Show less



Quality Management International

• United States

• Associate

  • Jun 1992 - May 1996

  QMI was an independent Quality Management and training consultancy, providing innovative process based solutions to clients in the construction, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors Following a re-organisation within the Engineering Directorate of London Underground, I was appointed to design and implement a new integrated management system for the Chief Engineers Group. Having completed the required audit training and experience, I became a IRCA registered Lead assessor of ISO9001 management systems. Show less



Mowlem Management Ltd

• Engineering Manager

  • Jun 1988 - Jun 1992

  Mowlem Management Ltd was formed to provide fee based contracting services for the delivery of major construction projects in London and the Home counties. As the Engineering Manager, I successfully managed the structural completion of FC4 in Canary Wharf, and The Bentall Shopping Centre in Kingston-upon-Thames Early involvement in the practical development of Mowlem Management's Quality Management Systems resulted in certification to BS5750, the forerunner to ISO 9001 Mowlem Management Ltd was formed to provide fee based contracting services for the delivery of major construction projects in London and the Home counties. As the Engineering Manager, I successfully managed the structural completion of FC4 in Canary Wharf, and The Bentall Shopping Centre in Kingston-upon-Thames Early involvement in the practical development of Mowlem Management's Quality Management Systems resulted in certification to BS5750, the forerunner to ISO 9001



Sir Robert McAlpine

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Section Engineer

  • Apr 1986 - Jun 1988

  Sir Robert McAlpine is a Major construction contractor, undertaking many challenging and iconic construction projects in the UK. Appointed as section engineer I had responsibility for the site aspects of the construction of a 10 storey office building in Docklands, followed by the foundation and air-rights deck works to Victoria Station, on which 123 Buckingham Palace Road offices were constructed Both projects provided me with responsibility for the planning, logistics and construction of major works in challenging city environments Show less



John Howard

• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Section Engineer

  • Sep 1983 - Sep 1986

  John Howard was a civil engineering contractor, specialising in projects in marine and coastal environments. As Section engineer/sub agent, responsible for the construction aspects and sub-contractor management for a range of projects, including enabling works to London Bridge City and a new ferry berth at Port Ramsgate. Whilst in the design office, developed the outline tender design for a Roll-on/Roll-off berth into a constructable scheme. This was submitted as part of my Professional Examination and becoming a Chartered Engineer. Show less



TAYLOR WOODROW INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate

• Section Engineer

  • Sep 1982 - Sep 1983

  Taylor Woodrow International undertook infrastructure works in a number of countries. I joined the company after leaving the armed forces. Following a short induction and experience in the planning and estimating department, I went to Ghana as Section Engineer for the structures works on the 3000Ha Tono Irrigation scheme in Northern Ghana. During the year I completed the remaining project works, and successfully handed over the remaining 30% of the scheme to the client. By adapting leadership and man management skills learned in the Army, I was able to motivate the local labour force and enable them to successfully complete the outstanding project works. Show less



HM Forces (ARMY) Corps of Royal Engineers

• United Kingdom
• Defense & Space
• 700 & Above Employee

• Officer

  • Sep 1978 - Sep 1982

  Following completion of Officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, I was commissioned into the Royal Engineers and was posted to 52( Airfield) Squadron. The primary role was to support the RAF bases in Northern Germany, combined with an operational tours to Belize. Following completion of Officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, I was commissioned into the Royal Engineers and was posted to 52( Airfield) Squadron. The primary role was to support the RAF bases in Northern Germany, combined with an operational tours to Belize.