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In August 2024 I was invited to take on a secondment into the role of Principal Engineer for the Yorkshire and Northeast region for 12 months, which I gladly accepted. Responsible for all assets in the Yorkshire and Northeast region. This involves managing a scheduled inspection programme, defect prioritisation & works scheduling.I also line manage a team of one Senior Asset Engineer and four Asset Engineers.

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

I am an Asset Engineer for the Canal and River Trust (CRT). This primarily involves looking after all assets owned by CRT by prioritising repair and renewal works, inspecting the condition of assets and implementing the business plans for future years. In September 2019 I was asked to step in as temporary Senior Engineer. The Senior Engineer role also includes managing a team of 4 length inspectors, who inspect the canals and other CRT assets in the Yorkshire and North East area.

In September 2020 I was seconded to the role of Senior Engineer, on a temporary basis for 12 months to cover some absence within the Asset Management team. This involved managing a team of inspectors and take on more responsibilities as well as looking after my current patch. This secondment has been extended until the end of February 2022.

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Peter Duffy Limited are a civil engineering, construction, utilities and plant hire company located in Wakefield, Yorkshire providing services to clients across the UK.I worked for Duffy's sister company, Drains Aid. I was involved in a large range of jobs including, excavations, manhole builds, new pipe lays, UV pipe lining, Hot cure lining and Ambient lining. As a site manager for DrainsAid, I took sites from the beginning, through to completion. I was based out on site for… Show more Peter Duffy Limited are a civil engineering, construction, utilities and plant hire company located in Wakefield, Yorkshire providing services to clients across the UK.I worked for Duffy's sister company, Drains Aid. I was involved in a large range of jobs including, excavations, manhole builds, new pipe lays, UV pipe lining, Hot cure lining and Ambient lining. As a site manager for DrainsAid, I took sites from the beginning, through to completion. I was based out on site for the duration of these schemes ordering plant/ equipment, delivering the schemes on time and keeping the office updated. I am also called upon to complete the levels at times and solve any issues that we might come across.Drains Aid are very proactive when it comes to the training provided for it's employees. I have done almost every course applicable to my job including, SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme 5-day), Medium Risk confined spaces training, AP (Appointed Persons), temporary works supervisor course, NRSWA for supervisors, First Aid, Water Hygiene and many more. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

After deciding to start a family, we moved back to my hometown to be closer to family and friends. Due to location, I had to leave Stanton Bonna as it was a 3 to 4 hour a day commute to work and back. I came back to WHP and started my career in telecoms with a friendly, welcoming team. My role was mainly based in the design section of the ESN 800 street works sites around the UK. However, I did take on a PM role as I ran the trial dig project. These needed doing prior to obtaining full… Show more After deciding to start a family, we moved back to my hometown to be closer to family and friends. Due to location, I had to leave Stanton Bonna as it was a 3 to 4 hour a day commute to work and back. I came back to WHP and started my career in telecoms with a friendly, welcoming team. My role was mainly based in the design section of the ESN 800 street works sites around the UK. However, I did take on a PM role as I ran the trial dig project. These needed doing prior to obtaining full access to a site to build. These determined what towers can be installed on site and what underground services will effect the build of a site. Running this project involved communicating effectively with subcontractors and clients. Show less

Stanton By Dale, Ilkeston, Derby, Uk

After deciding to take on the challenge, I decided to relocate and take on a role as a Design and Innovation Engineer as Stanton Bonna Concrete. I personally specialized in the designing, pricing and manufacturing the bespoke precast concrete units and the precast concrete headwalls'Stanton Bonna are a manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete and GRP products. Their customers are involved in all aspects of the construction market particularly water, highways, rail, housing… Show more After deciding to take on the challenge, I decided to relocate and take on a role as a Design and Innovation Engineer as Stanton Bonna Concrete. I personally specialized in the designing, pricing and manufacturing the bespoke precast concrete units and the precast concrete headwalls'Stanton Bonna are a manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete and GRP products. Their customers are involved in all aspects of the construction market particularly water, highways, rail, housing, telecoms and power sectors. They meet the diverse needs of their customers by supplying: drainage systems, watertight manholes, side entry manholes, storm water attenuation tanks, dry weather flow channels, flow control chambers, cable troughs, extra large channels, access stairs, railway sleepers and bearers, specialist permanent way track materials, power station cooling water pipework, sewer liner units plus bespoke off-site solutions. Show less

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Uk

This is where it all started for me as an Engineer after leaving University. I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to join the team at WHP and start my career as a Graduate Engineer in the telecoms sector.At WHP projects ltd I worked as a graduate Civil Engineer/ Project Manager. At WHP they took on a huge range of jobs upgrading telecommunications equipment for company's such as; EE (T-Mobile and Orange), Vodafone and Three (3).My main responsibility was to manage the… Show more This is where it all started for me as an Engineer after leaving University. I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to join the team at WHP and start my career as a Graduate Engineer in the telecoms sector.At WHP projects ltd I worked as a graduate Civil Engineer/ Project Manager. At WHP they took on a huge range of jobs upgrading telecommunications equipment for company's such as; EE (T-Mobile and Orange), Vodafone and Three (3).My main responsibility was to manage the 2G onto 3G project being run by both NSN and Huawei. This involved taking on a site at design stage, taking it through to build and then handing the site over. Once this was done it was handed over to finance to get paid for the completed works.I also had other responsibilities at WHP project such as;;- Submitting purchase orders and final accounts to the clients and subcontractors.- Completing detailed design drawings and as built drawings using CAD.- Being in close contact with the clients and subcontractors.- Ordering the telecoms kit needed for the site upgrades.- The arranging of asbestos surveys with PCS Asbestos. To make sure the site is safe for workers.- Conduct underground utility searches on sites. This makes sure the sites are not located on any services that could cause damage and/or danger to the site and on site personnel. - Completing site audits, schedule of works forms and residual risk forms.- Dealing and solving all of the day to day problems we have on site. Show less

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Upon leaving University I needed a job until I could find one that would utilize my degree in Civil Engineering. I therefore applied for Haribo in Pontefract as it was very local to me and it paid well. I heard back from them very quickly and I started working for them a week later.My main duties involved, inspecting sweets on the production line, discarding products that weren't up to the required standard, cleaning the machines at the end of the day and general cleaning… Show more Upon leaving University I needed a job until I could find one that would utilize my degree in Civil Engineering. I therefore applied for Haribo in Pontefract as it was very local to me and it paid well. I heard back from them very quickly and I started working for them a week later.My main duties involved, inspecting sweets on the production line, discarding products that weren't up to the required standard, cleaning the machines at the end of the day and general cleaning duties.I left this job in August of 2012 to persue my career as a Civil Engineer with WHP Projects who offered me a Graduate Position. Show less

Knottingley, West Yorkshire

I started working at Morrison's supermarket in my home town of Knottingley as soon as I left secondary school. I was an ideal job at the time and it supplied my with the money I needed to do things when I was young like go on holidays and go to festivals in the summer.I believe that I did gain a lot of experience in the following areas whilst working at Morrison's; customer service, hygiene, health and safety, time keeping and the importance of maintaining a good relationship with… Show more I started working at Morrison's supermarket in my home town of Knottingley as soon as I left secondary school. I was an ideal job at the time and it supplied my with the money I needed to do things when I was young like go on holidays and go to festivals in the summer.I believe that I did gain a lot of experience in the following areas whilst working at Morrison's; customer service, hygiene, health and safety, time keeping and the importance of maintaining a good relationship with colleagues.Although I knew that Morrison's was just a stepping stone for me while I pursued my chosen career, this job allowed me to set up the foundations of my career and for that I am very grateful to the company. I worked here up until my final year of University. I just didn't have time to study and work so I decided to leave and focus 100% on my education. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) With Honors, Civil Engineering, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Faculty of Arts and Science Whilst at University, I was a student member of the Institute of Civil Engineers.

Btec National Diploma, Applied Science, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Media Studies, Science Society When studying towards this qualification I studied several different topics.