An experienced engineering manager, Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the IMechE and Member of the Institute of Directors who has led a 60 strong department onboard a nuclear submarine. Currently enjoying a portfolio career as Group CEO of an SME and Nuclear Engineer Consultant for Amentum. 20 years experience in the Defence Nuclear sector with a bias towards Nuclear Propulsion Acquisition and Safety Management. Post-graduate degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Reactor Technology and an MBA including elective modules in Corporate Finance, Change Management and Management Strategy. Key Strengths. Strategic and Operational Leadership - Consistent demonstration of resilient and versatile leadership whilst maintaining strategic focus through a variety of military ranks. Nuclear Safety - Direct Responsibility for the Safety Management and Authorisation of the UK’s fleet of 11 operational submarines (total asset value c.£11Bn, annual operating budget c.£4Bn) and future submarines. Defence Acquisition - Experienced acquisition manager with proven experience procuring and assessing a new reactor design, the use of modern project management techniques across the CADMID cycle and the writing of Business Cases for projects which are part of the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio and their sponsorship through department level approval.Nuclear Operations - Management and supervision of global operation of a submarine nuclear power plant (c.£500M value, 60 staff). Defence Training - Command and Leadership of Royal Navy’s Officer Training at Britannia Royal Navy College. Project Management - Planning, evaluation and delivery to cost, time and quality a number of complex repair and maintenance packages to nuclear powered submarines.Business Leadership - Group CEO of an SME employing 100+ staff and turnover >£8m.