Advice and support to the Submarine Delivery Authority MoD and BAe Submarine Solutions Barrow, in particular to help develop an efficient Astute Class Submarine Build Programme.Assess the requirements that support submarine platform capability from an engineering and habitability perspective and identify opportunities for improvement.Help develop and execute a fully resourced operational plan from vessel launch through to handover to the Royal Navy.Commanding Officer HMS ANSON leading, training and resourcing the crew to support the delivery of the latest Astute Class Submarine by BAe.

Senior Submarine Flotilla Officer in Devonport Naval Base in Command of Staff and Submarine South Flotilla.Leading and Managing the development of Trafalgar Class submarine crews from a Command perspective.Chairing the Devonport transition team to better inform and support the focus of submarine operations to the Clyde.Provide Safety Assurance to permission submarines to undergo their tasking.In Command of HMS AUDACIOUS leading, training and developing the crew to support BAe in her build from launch through to exit Barrow.

Leading and managing the development and ensuring the training of the crew to support the build of HMS ARTFUL.Supporting BAE with submarine knowledge to better inform their decision making process during the build phase of HMS ARTFUL.Creating a suitably qualified and experienced team to deliver HMS ARTFUL on contractors sea trials to prove that equipment (propulsion and weapon systems) are suitable for service.Undertook platform and propulsion trials to achieve successful vessel handover to the Royal Navy.

Oversight of capability continuity for underwater systems such as - Submarines, Minehunters, Hydrography, and equipment needed for their support.Coordinating Defence requirement against Defence capability delivery through the Navy Plan. Scrutinising military capability requirement for underwater projects against the activities of those project teams. Assisting in Defence transformation post Strategice Defence and Security Review.