Principal design engineer at Bollard Load Testing Ltd where the initial remit was to design and manufacture a machine for testing the safe working loads of marine bollards. Using AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor to create designs and drawings. Using 3D printer technology to create models to demonstrate the machine to clients and potential buyers. Designing graphics and logo, supplying photographs and producing the marketing layouts for publications. Quality control of engineering jobs. Purchasing materials and cost control. The business has won an award from Seawork (Seawork Award Innovation for the Marine, Civil Engineering and Construction Sector 2015). It has also won the accolade of North East Business Awards 2016 Innovation Award.

Designing components and machinery for the marine & civil engineering sector from initial concept, through to fabrication and installation.Using AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor to create designs and drawings.Managing projects from conception, pre-production through to completion; monitoring budgets and timescales.Controlling the quality aspect of engineering jobs.Purchasing materials and cost control.Line management, including providing support to the team and looking after their wellbeing and safety in hazardous environments. Integral to this is the formulation of risk assessments and lift plans.Championing better, more efficient ways of working whenever possible.Resolving unforeseen engineering problems during projects.Carrying out effective client liaison and consultancy.Micro ROV operation and maintenance.Writing ROV survey reports for clients, including videos and drawings.Design and build of various micro ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) tooling components.

I worked as a practical Special Effects technician on various movies including -Harry Potter (I,II,III,IV), Sunshine, Children of Men, 10,000BC, Wanted, Body of Lies, Shanghai and Wolfman.