Managing Director of Accolade Electrical Ltd, a new Domestic and Commercial Electrical Contracting Company that commenced trading in July 2003. Responsible for initially starting and then managing the business of the Company, concluding contracts, conscientiously supervising and directing subordinate bodies and employees, signing the balance sheets, liaising with HMRC, ensuring compliance with all relevant professional bodies and authorities (including Principal Duty Holder for NICEIC responsibilities and ISO 9001 compliance) and generally ensuring that the Company runs as efficiently and therefore profitably as possible.

During construction, commissioning, delivery and acceptance trials of the final Type 23 Frigate. Responsibility to oversee the vessel built to agreed standards, carrying out formal MoD acceptance and commissioning trials. Direct liaison with the shipbuilders’ representatives to ensure contractual compliance and appropriate expenditure of public monies. Supervised a team of highly trained technicians and mechanics. Personnel Manager, providing pastoral care and listening support as well as personnel administration, annual and promotion appraisals and disciplinary representation.

Senior Instructor of Machinery Control Room Simulator, Microprocessor Controls & Electrical/Electronic Diagnostics. Delivered professional training to Royal Navy, Foreign Navies and civilian personnel to HNC/HND level. Covering subjects such as microprocessors, digital controls, fire detection, ship-wide monitoring, and machinery control simulation. Also responsible for construction and maintenance of course syllabus, documentation, and lecture material