40 Years Experience
I have been providing quality assurance in the Construction Industry since 1981 and have vast experience in testing, investigation, management and consultancy.
Technical reporting
Technically adept, creative thinking and extensive editing skills enable me to prepare and edit technical reports to ensure they convey information clearly and concisely.
Strategy
My vast experience in construction , web design, SEO and photography skills enable me to provide premium strategic solutions and strengthen Company style and branding.
With 40 years’ experience of quality assurance and materials testing in the construction industry, including 15+ specialising in GPR, I now work as a GPR Consultant for Sandberg LLP.
What is GPR?
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a non-intrusive and non-destructive method of surveying the subsurface. It is a highly cost effective technique offering an effective means of obtaining subsurface information from a variety of materials including soil, concrete and asphalt.
Find out more about GPR and my work with Sandberg on my website groundpenetratingradar.co.uk.
My Experience
May 2017 to date – Consultancy Services
My desire to try new cultures and live in Spain resulted in some of the biggest changes in my career. I now offer GPR Consultancy services, promotion of GPR services, Web Design and SEO from my new home in Spain. May 2017 to date
2014 – Partner at Sandberg
Greatly extended the range of GPR services offered and expanded the department to cope with demand. This was achieved by concentrating on corporate design, branding and promotion using digital marketing.
2004 – Senior Associate at Sandberg
Formed and undertook full-time management of the Ground Penetrating Radar Department at Sandberg. This period was a great challenge and a new stage in my career. Forming a new department from scratch, training others in the latest GPR technology and working with new clients. I got invaluable experience and worked with some great team members.
2000 – Sandberg Associate
Manager of Building Inspection Department. Responsible for tendering, managing Inspection and Investigation Projects and reporting.
1989 – Building Inspection
Inspection, Investigation and Quality Assurance at various sites including Broadgate, Canary Wharf and in the Middle East. This was an exciting stage in my career with extremely variable work and extensive travel; not just in the UK, but world-wide.
1986 – Quality Assurance Engineer
My first taste of real responsibility. Running site testing laboratories on major Civil Engineering Projects. This involved working closely with major contractors and ensuring the highest standards of work. I learnt a lot about liaison and strong leadership.
1980 – Sandberg Technician
I’d always wanted a career in Civil Engineering. This was the first step on my career ladder. Materials Testing and Quality Assurance on Civil Engineering Projects in England, Wales and Scotland.