MBA and Civil Engineering education = strategic flair and insight, grounded in diligent, pragmatic and practical implementation.
I applied to be a Trainee Accountant but didn't get it. I then applied to be a Trainee Architect and didn't get that either. I applied to be a Trainee Engineer and got that!
Barnsley MBC: I spent 4 years on the municipal engineering merry go round, which was great to get a good grounding in a lot of engineering disciplines, but settled on redevelopment and infrastructure as my chosen route. I worked mainly in colliery reclamation and development, of which there were a lot in Barnsley. Barnsley MBC were good enough to send me to study day release at the local polytechnic (Google it if you are under 30 years old).
BWB Partnership: Having moved to Ashby de la Zouch the 70 mile commute to Barnsley was getting to be a drag, so I looked around and picked BWB over Symonds Travers Morgan!! My experience on colliery redevelopment was put straight to good use. BWB were also kind enough to allow me to finish my part time degree and then support me on a part time MBA.
BWB Consulting: In 2008, I was lucky enough to be selected to be part of the BWB MBO team and helped my fellow directors manage the difficult times in the few years that followed. I am proud of our achievements in helping to put BWB in its current position of strength as one of the UK's leading engineering consultancies.
Prologis Park Redevelopment at Coventry. It was one of the first major projects that included all BWB's disciplines and where we earned our stripes for delivering major multi-modal enabling infrastructure. It also helped moved BWB to the front of the consultant pack in the UK industrial sector.
Since hanging up the football boots, I keep busy running around after my boy, cycling and messing about with gadgets - though not all at the same time!
Hosting a reception party on the 175th floor of BWB's latest project, having arrived via BWB's latest CAF led rail project.
