A mentor and advisor  with over five decades of experience in project and bid management in the specialised field of geotechnical engineering in nine countries. An active member of the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) Sustainability Committee, Winner of the FPS Chair’s Award in Oct 2023. Appointed member in the panel of judges  for the GE & New Civil Engineer annual awards in 2023 to 2025, for the FPS in 2024 and, Construction News 2025.