David Simpkins

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OLE Consultant and Company Director at D & D Catenary Engineers Limited @
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Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About David Simpkins

Experienced designer and design manager of overhead line equipment for both light and heavy rail systems. Construction experience in the engineering delivery and management of overhead line projects including commissioning and section proving. • Approved Network Rail Test Engineer.• Experienced user of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications.• Experienced user of Microstation computer aided design software.•Working knowledge of P3 planning software.•Working knowledge of "CCS Candy" estimating softwareSpecialties: • Overhead Line equipment design (allocation/construction) for both a.c. and d.c. systems covering both light and heavy rail.• Construction planning and site engineering management for the installation of overhead line equipment.

David Simpkins's Current Company Details
D & D Catenary Engineers Limited

D & D Catenary Engineers Limited

OLE Consultant and Company Director at D & D Catenary Engineers Limited
David Simpkins Work Experience Details
  • D & D Catenary Engineers Limited
    Ole Consultant And Company Director
    D & D Catenary Engineers Limited Feb 2015 - Present
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    I am currently the owner and Director of D & D Catenary Engineers Limited and undertake OLE consultancy works for clients in the fields of feasibility studies, estimates, design or construction for Overhead lines associated with Light rail or tram systems (d.c.), Urban Rail (a.c. or d.c.) and Heavy Rail (a.c.).
  • Vokerrail Uk
    Ole Professional Head
    Vokerrail Uk Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
    Doncaster, United Kingdom
    Responsible for the engineering assurance of all OLE works undertaken by Volker Rail, undertaking of regular briefings of standards and working procedures, investigations and reports attaining to OLE works for both design and construction.
  • Volkerrail Uk
    Ole Design & Estimating Engineer
    Volkerrail Uk Nov 2005 - Apr 2014
    Doncaster, United Kingdom
    Evaluation of OLE tenders and provision of engineering support to tenders. Provide scope and specification documentation for design sub-contract enquiries. Responsibility for the review/approval of overhead line designs undertaken both internally and externally, provision engineering support to project engineers including undertaking the roles of CRE and Test Engineer.
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  • Jacobs Engineering
    Principal Engineer (Ole)
    Jacobs Engineering Sep 2003 - Nov 2005
    Engineering responsibility for the provision of works associated with the design and modification of Overhead Line Equipment.Projects:•Bescot Down Sidings Remodelling;•WCRM Platform Extensions;•Northampton Up sidings and Up bay platforms remodelling;•CTRL 105 and CTRL 103;•Bedford Cauldwell Depot (Throat Area);•Manchester Metro phase 3 extension, outline design (750v DC);•Assessment of the DASH project works - Dublin on behalf of Interim Railway Safety Commission (IRSC) in Ireland
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  • Total Power Solutions Ltd (Tps)
    Ole Construction Engineer
    Total Power Solutions Ltd (Tps) Sep 2001 - Sep 2003
    Doncaster, United Kingdom
    Undertook site Construction Engineering duties including the roles of Test Engineer for section proving and that of Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE).Projects:•Corey’s Mill Power Supplies Reinforcement (LNE Zone);•Arlesey Road Bridge Reconstruction (LNE Zone);•Paddington - Ladbrooke Grove Re-signalling Works SC73 (Gantry 8;)•O/BR 14 (Brinklow) Bridge Renewal (Midland Zone);•O/BR 160 (Milton Keynes) Bridge Demolition (Midland Zone);•U/BR 100 (Berkhamstead) Bridge Renewal (Midland Zone;)•IMC 2000 Plain Line Renewals Contract (Anglia Zone);•Bescot Depot Down Side Remodelling (Midland Zone);•Hertford Loop Booster Renewals (LNE Zone).
  • Ws Atkins (Wcml Ole Design Alliance)
    Engineering Interface Manager
    Ws Atkins (Wcml Ole Design Alliance) Mar 2001 - Sep 2001
    Rugby
    Responsible for managing the design & construction interface between the OLE Alliance and Track Alliances as part of the WCML upgrade.
  • Ws Atkins (Wcml Ole Design Alliance)
    Project Engineer (Design)
    Ws Atkins (Wcml Ole Design Alliance) Nov 2000 - Mar 2001
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
    Responsible for the technical management and review of OLE designs for routes 3 & 4 in connection with the WCRM project undertaken in the design office based in the UAE.
  • Ws Atkins
    Senior Design Engineer
    Ws Atkins Jun 1998 - Nov 2000
    Derby, United Kingdom
    Responsible for leading a design team producing Overhead Designs for new electrification schemes and the renewal / remodelling of existing areas.Projects:•Old Dalby Test Track, Alstom(WCRM);•KCRC / LRT (750v DC) remodelling & extension (Hong Kong);•Ashford Station (CTRL 430).
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  • Ws Atkins (Secondment To Balfour Beatty Inc)
    Senior Design Engineer
    Ws Atkins (Secondment To Balfour Beatty Inc) Apr 1997 - Jun 1998
    Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Usa
    Responsible for produce detailed design of catenary arrangements at bridges and tunnels, including applied designed loads to structures. Submission of designs for fixings to various State D.o.T.’s for the gaining of approvals.Key undertakings:•OLE design for Providence Station, Rhode Island;•OLE design for Back Bay Tunnel, Boston, Massachusetts;•Design of OLE arrangements for approximately 220 bridges in New York/Connecticut and Massachusetts.
  • British Rail (D Of M&Ee)
    Design Engineer
    British Rail (D Of M&Ee) Jan 1988 - Apr 1997
    Derby, United Kingdom
    Responsible for leading a design section producing all aspects of overhead line design covering Mk. 1, 3 and G.E. styles of equipment.Projects:•Stafford Royal Mail Terminal;•25 kV Test Facility BREL York;•Stratford - Coppermill Electrification;•East Coast Main Line Electrification;•Edinburgh - Carstairs Electrification;•ECML Power Supply Strengthening;•Cambridge-Kings Lynn Electrification;•Bedford-St Pancras Power Supply Strengthening;•Leeds North West Electrification;•Manchester Airport Southern Spur;•LTS Re-signalling (signal sighting and amendments to OLE).
  • British Rail (Intercity Electrification Group)
    Senior Technical Officer (Construction)
    British Rail (Intercity Electrification Group) Jan 1986 - Jan 1988
    Peterborough, United Kingdom
    Installation of 25kV Mk-3B overhead line equipment on ECML. Undertook site design changes, final inspection and commissioning of equipment including section proving and production of ‘as built’ records.Projects:• ECML Hitchin – Peterborough;• ECML Grantham- Newark.
  • British Rail Electrification Group (Osd)
    Technical Officer (To)
    British Rail Electrification Group (Osd) Jan 1984 - Jan 1986
    Derby, United Kingdom
    Production of design for 25kV Overhead Line Electrification systems. Interfacing with signalling disciplines to produce designs for traction return bonding arrangements. Involved in the design of overhead line equipment in complex station areas with particular emphasis on aesthetics.Projects:•ECML York Station area;•ECML Doncaster Station;•Ayrshire Coast Electrification
  • British Rail C M & Ee, Toton Traction Maintenance Depot
    Apprentice Mechanical/Electrical Fitter
    British Rail C M & Ee, Toton Traction Maintenance Depot Aug 1979 - Dec 1984
    Toton, Nottinghamshire
    Apprenticeship based mainly on the maintenance of diesel/electric locomotives but also included training on the maintenance of plant and machinery and 240V / 415V electrical installations.

David Simpkins Skills

Light Rail Rail Railway Project Engineering Engineering Construction Project Control Procurement Commissioning Commercial Management Design Management Construction Management Signalling Bridge Ms Project Tunnels Metro Road Civil Engineering Highways Railway Signalling Railway Systems Primavera P6

David Simpkins Education Details

  • Tent Polytechnic (Nottingham)
    Tent Polytechnic (Nottingham)
    Hnc - Mechanical/Production Enginering
  • Arnold & Carlton College Of F.E., Nottingham
    Arnold & Carlton College Of F.E., Nottingham
    Onc - Mechanical/Production Engineering

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