Flexible on how I work with clients or simply available on a call-off basis, possibly as a specialist to support your own business. Considered an expert in composites in fire, but extensive experience in many other disciplines. A facilitator with "Just do it" attitude. Interested in advancing composites into new sectors or other interesting projects. Assisting companies in moving into the use of composite materials. A skilled manager of change. Acting as your quality authority if you are buying or specifying composite parts. Helping with grant applications, building consortia, project management or design. 35 years in the composites sector.I have a huge and varied portfolio of other engineering work, ask for details.I have spent my whole career working on new technology, leading edge and more often than not, complex and challenging projects that one way or another have resulted in World firsts. My experience includes: application of composites in fire including onboard SOLAS vessels, structural applications of FRP composite materials including RNLI inshore rescue craft, new London bus, architectural features, masts, bridges, stage sets, facades and tidal / wave energy devices including blades and rotors; automotive engineering; turbo-machinery including API gear units, lube systems and various compressors; acoustics; industrial refrigeration plant; machinery and packaged process plant skids; offshore engineering including topsides and subsea; fire and blast protection of oil & gas installations.Especially interested in anything that excites the brain. DBS Cert 000960470970.
Listed skills include Composites, Engineering, Materials, Project Management, and 24 others.