Mark Lewis Email & Phone Number

Abercynon, Gb

Abercynon, Wales, United Kingdom

As Director of Operations at Evolution Safety Solutions, I lead a high-performing team specializing in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) consultancy services, ISO compliance, and accredited training. I’m responsible for strategic planning, client relations, and operational oversight, ensuring seamless execution of complex HSE initiatives.Key achievements:Spearheaded the implementation of HSE strategies that reduced incident rates by X% while improving operational efficiency.Guided organizations through ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, driving continuous improvement and compliance.Provided expert-level advisory services as a registered Expert Witness in Occupational Safety & Health and Risk Assessments, supporting legal teams in high-stakes cases.

As the Director of Operations responsible for Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality at Evolution Diving Solutions Ltd, I lead the development and implementation of comprehensive HSE and quality strategies across the utilities, construction, engineering, and inshore commercial diving sectors. I manage operations with a focus on risk assessments, safety management systems, quality control, and technical training, ensuring compliance with both UK and international standards while driving operational excellence.Key Achievements:Direct the UK's premier ice diving academy, establishing industry-leading safety protocols for extreme and hazardous environments.Collaborate with executive teams at the board level, integrating HSE and quality strategies that improve safety compliance, operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.Deliver hands-on technical training and quality management programs that enhance safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across a range of high-risk industries.

As Contract Manager, I was responsible for the contractual and operational management of the UK’s Strategic Tide Gauge Network, ensuring continuous monitoring of sea levels for flood forecasting and coastal management.Key achievements:Negotiated and managed contracts with service providers, securing cost savings while ensuring operational integrity.Led technical teams in maintaining and upgrading tide gauge stations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.Played a critical role in the reliability of sea level data, vital for UK flood forecasting and coastal management strategies.

In my 21-year career with the British Army, I progressed from sapper to Clerk of Works and eventually earned a late-entry commission. I led expeditions to some of the world’s most remote and challenging mountainous regions, including operational missions in Pakistan, Uganda, Nepal, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Sierra Leone. My work, documented in a TV program and a published book, demonstrated my leadership in both engineering and expeditionary projects.Key achievements:Led large-scale engineering projects and expeditions across all seven continents, integrating electrical engineering and leadership in extreme environments.Designed and implemented training programs to develop technical and leadership skills within military teams.Managed complex infrastructure projects in remote locations, balancing risk management and mission success.

Electrical Engineering

Iso Lead Auditor

Environment Management

Leadership & Management

Safety For Executives And Directors

Nebosh

Internal Quality Auditor

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Youth & Community Studies