Experience

Rolls-Royce SMR

• United Kingdom
• Nuclear Electric Power Generation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Group Lead - Installation Assemblies

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  The SMR programme for me represents a once in a lifetime opportunity for the UK to design, manufacture and build the next generation of reactors to meet the UK's future low carbon energy needs. As a Chartered Principal Engineer, I fulfil multiple roles within Rolls-Royce SMR's, including Group Lead for Installation Assemblies. In my role as a Group Lead my main focuses are on strategic development of our people and driving innovation to enhance our individual and collective performance. I lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex design, analysis, and substantiation work across a range of projects within the Rolls-Royce SMR Integration Team. Show less



Rolls-Royce

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Engineer

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2022

• Team Leader - Civil & Piping

  • Apr 2018 - Feb 2022

  Rolls-Royce UK Nuclear Services Team Leader:Direct line management to a team of 7, managing the capability and capacity of team to meet the demands of internal and external projects and business winning activities. - Work closely with the Engineering Manager and accociated Technical Leads in order to understand how to develop the engineering competencies of the team. - Provide effective performance management within their team, ensuring that each have relevant and appropriate objectives through the Business Plan Deployment Process.- Carry out effective performance reviews and appraisal with team members.- Identify the training and development requirements of team members through development and maintenance of Individual Development Plans.- To be the focal point for communication with and on behalf of the team.- Provide regular engagement with team members through one-to-one check-ins and team meetings.- To lead and drive efficiency and continuous improvement through process review, teamwork and implementing continuous improvement and operational best practice within their team.- Identify and secure new work packages for team members to deliver.- Support engineers within their team to ensure that their workload and scope is adequately defined. Show less

• Lead Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  Rolls Royce's civil nuclear business provides nuclear reactor vendors and utility operators with integrated, long- term support services and solutions spanning the whole reactor lifecycle, from concept design through to obsolescence management and plant-life extension. Safety-critical systems have been supplied to around 50% of the global nuclear power plants in service and they've been a key player in the nuclear industry for more than 50 years.



BAE Systems

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

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2018

  Experience / Responsibilities:• Responsible for structural design and verification of multifaceted steel structures that formed part of the Production Engineering Departments responsibilities. Projects include mechanical jigs and fixtures, lifting & transportation arrangements, manufacturing of working platforms and walkways, all to support the build of the Astute and Dreadnought class submarines. • Design engineering experience on production jigs supporting over 200tonne & the fabricated steel structures to support manufacturing activities. • Experienced in the design of bolted and welded joints in accordance with engineering codes of practice.• Experienced in producing 3D concept design models and 2D detail design drawings using a range of CAD software. • Experience in static and dynamic modeling of structures in Abaqus CAE. • Review & creation of engineering, design & departmental instructions, policies & user guides for the Production Engineering Department. • Responsibilities as a Senior Engineer involve checking technical calculation reports as well as design drawings for structures for manufacture. Experience in checking the build method and fabrication details as well as ensuring that all drawings are in accordance with the agreed design intent & BAE Policies.• As a STEM ambassador encouraging & motivating apprentices and younger student to join the engineering profession is paramount. Involved with training and mentoring design to engineering apprentices throughout their placements at BAE within engineering. Show less

• Structural Engineer

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

  Undertake structural design and analysis tasks in support of the company's programmes for submarines/ships. Generating structural solutions/configurations and provide the associated supporting analytical assessment demonstrating fitness for purpose and safety. Undertaking code based structural design to Naval/Lloyds or other relevant national structural standards. For specialised roles, undertaking advanced finite element analysis (eg. non-linear elasto-plastic, fatigue etc.). Providing guidance information (via sketches/drawings etc) support and advice to CAD design/modelling teams. Ensuring designs are efficient and compatible with economic considerations to design for production and cost reduction.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;- Produce concept designs using 3D modelling techniques- Produce detailed manufacturing & general arrangement drawings- All designs produced via the company’s CAD tools e.g. Cadds5 (Astute) or FORAN (Successor)- Produce procedures for shipping, transport & handling activities- Oversee all major shipping, transportation & handling activities- Analyse PED designs to ensure conformity to approved Steelwork Standards normally BS EN1993 Eurocode 3- Provide calculations to certify designs using computer aided finite element analysis tools (FEA) eg Abacus, Patran, S-Frame- Support PED’s designers by giving guidance where neededAREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY;- PED provide a unique design service to support the following shipyard activities- Handling of Structural Steelwork and other units- Shipping of Major Equipment & Modules- Blocking (Supports) for Structural Steelwork & other units- Transportation of Heavy & Indivisible Build Components- Jig & Tool design including lifting equipment- Proof Testing Arrangements & Test Components/Adaptors- Launch arrangements for both Shiplift & Berth- Dock and Exit Arrangements for Barrow- Build Strategy & Capacity Planning Studies Show less



MGF

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Engineering Team Leader

  • May 2014 - Feb 2015

  Effectively lead a design team providing design / site service support to one or more depots. Regularly communicating effectively with Customers / Depots, working closely with Sales Managers to ensure the team performs effectively to deliver customer design schemes.Producing & checking designs & drawings. Liaising with customers, sales staff & regional depots. Carrying out site inspections, producing technical reports and providing technical site support.Key Responsibilities• Working closely with Sales Managers Sales Team to manage customer expectations & satisfy demand• Providing regular progress report to Design Manager / Sales / Depot• Undertake design co-ordination, resource/team management effectively (allocation of the designs) to meet design delivery needs• Undertake design risk reviews of design in accordance with Engineering Quality Procedures• Monitor training/development needs of team members allocating designs accordingly• Assist with training of Graduate Engineers• Production of customer schemes & drawings to satisfy customer demand• Checking designs/drawings• Assist & deliver updates to existing framework agreements• Consult with customers on emerging design agreements• Produce bespoke project work• Technical Site Service support• Contribute to the smooth & effective operation of the department• Maintain accurate documentation & record keeping• Assist with industry training initiatives• Interface with other Departments including Manufacturing to develop new products & safety initiatives• To proactively work jointly with all departments & colleagues across the range of functions to ensure we deliver the highest level of customer service on a consistent basis• Attending site meetings and inspections nationwide in support of your design work• To accompany & assist Sales Representatives to sites and meetings regarding new or future contracts• Maintain an effective & positive relationship with other depots departments Show less

• Design Engineer / Temp. Engineering team Leader

  • Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Civil Engineering design experience specialising in temporary works on projects throughout the UK.Sheet & Frame, Retaining Wall, Cantilever Sheet, and Permanent Sheet Piled Wall Designs. Ranging from utilities to basement propping, including specialist site specific considerations & custom fabrication.Designing to Company quality Assurances policies & understanding company responsibilities.AutoCAD (Trained to use AutoCAD reaching a high proficiency in 2D design & basic 3D Design)Aptitude for new skills (Recent introduction to Excel Visual Basic)Stand-in engineering team leader accountable for Engineers & CAD Technicians to provide innovative designs for the SW England & S. London Areas, managing workload & providing in-house training to new graduates. Checked & Completed 1000’s of designs including various Network Rail TW’s designs (Form 2/3) & permanent sheet piled wall schemes. Implement engineering judgment combined with current codes of practice to provide safe competitive design solutions.Cat 3 Designer. Consist of complex, inventive & usually high risk solutions where considerable independent engineering judgment must be demonstrated to provide the safest lean design possible.Cat 2a Checker. A qualified engineer with proven technical ability, demonstrated aptitude to interpret SI Reports, employ method of structural analysis to select suitable shoring systems & experienced in risks assessment. Show less



Blackpool Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Engineer

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Actively involved in the Sea Wall Project, Amend and adapt designs in preparation for planning applications. Site visits, surveying & inspections. Exposure to engineering practices, Dealing with conflicting priorities, Project management (PRINCE2) Actively involved in the Sea Wall Project, Amend and adapt designs in preparation for planning applications. Site visits, surveying & inspections. Exposure to engineering practices, Dealing with conflicting priorities, Project management (PRINCE2)