Independent Engineering Consultant at Micklewright Consulting (2026-02 – Present)
Independent technical consultancy supporting pressure equipment, piping systems, technical assurance and regulatory compliance for regulated engineering applications.
- Deliver client-facing technical assessments, written engineering advice and compliance support for pressure equipment and piping systems
- Prepare and review technical documentation, design substantiation and conformity evidence against PED, PER, CE, UKCA, EN and ASME requirements
- Undertake design-verification and compliance reviews covering pressure vessels and piping systems.
- Support retrospective compliance, documentation correction, supplier/manufacturer technical queries and quotation-stage scope definition.
- Apply structured technical-assurance gates, using independent third-party design substantiation where appropriate before release for manufacture or procurement.
Senior Pressure Systems Engineer at Keep Energy Systems Ltd (2021-10 – 2026-07)
Progressive engineering professional within an innovative clean-tech startup developing compressed air energy storage systems for medium-duration energy storage applications.
- Delivered over £600k in combined cost reductions across isobaric pressure stores and 1MWh thermal energy storage systems
- Played a leading role in the development, build, and installation of multiple prototype and demonstrator systems
- Drove new product development across full system development, isobaric pressure stores, combined thermal energy stores, pulsation dampeners, piping, and compressor-expander components
- Subject matter expert in structural and pressure systems design, manufacture, compliance, and installation
- Led design verification for critical pressure equipment and components from concept through deployment
- Managed supplier relationships across full product lifecycle, including technical approvals, manufacturing oversight, and compliance assurance
- Directed weld engineering standards, supplier capability development, and manufacturing conformity
- Oversaw detailed technical documentation, design substantiation, retrospective compliance, and regulatory alignment
Quality Manager at Advanced Metal Craft Ltd (2020-04 – 2020-07)
Quality and compliance professional within a multi-disciplinary metal fabrication business specialising in mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium products for construction and industrial applications.
- Developed and deployed full business COVID-19 prevention and operational continuity strategy
- Strengthened technical and regulatory expertise within construction-sector quality systems
- Managed ISO 9001 Quality Management System alongside EN 1090, CHAS, Constructionline, CQMS, and SMAS accreditations
- Controlled CE marking technical documentation.
Contractor at Phantom Marine Ltd (2019-08 – 2020-01)
Specialist consultant supporting marine manufacturing, commercial vessel compliance, and quality system development for professional boat building and marine engineering operations
- Developed ISO 9001 Quality Management System aligned with SEAFISH standards and MCA MSN 1871 requirements
- Enabled legal manufacture and sale of GRP commercial fishing vessels under 15m LOA
- Developed production and operational procedures
- Supported vessel construction, laminating and client liaison
Contractor at Phantom Marine Ltd (2018-02 – 2018-10)
Specialist consultant supporting marine manufacturing, commercial vessel compliance, and quality system development for professional boat building and marine engineering operations
Works Manager at W.E.C. Group Ltd (2019-04 – 2019-07)
Operational and technical leader for a specialist fabrication division delivering bespoke, high-specification engineering projects up to £600k
- Managed ≥20 personnel across fabrication, welding, quality, and production
- Oversaw manufacture of projects requiring EN 1090 EXC2 and PED Module G CAT IV compliance
- Acted as division Quality Lead and Responsible Welding Coordinator
- Introduced process controls, lean manufacturing principles
- Root cause analysis and rectification controls
- Led HSE, technical reviews, quality meetings, toolbox talks, recruitment, and welder qualification
- Delivered a successful decompression chamber project
- Demonstrated profitability of pressure equipment manufacture
- Increased productivity through lean implementation and reduced repeat defects.
Production Manager at C.A.P. Fabrications Ltd (2017-05 – 2018-01)
Business-critical leadership role overseeing production and strategic recovery within an oil & gas and subsea manufacturing environment
- Managed site operations and up to 22 personnel across production, QA/QC, projects, and commercial functions
- Restored operational capacity during business instability
- Rebuilt client networks and commercial pathways within Oil & Gas and subsea sectors
- Developed quotation systems, supplier controls, and project delivery strategies
- Acted as Welding Engineer/Welding Coordinator
- Prevented imminent business foreclosure
- Played a central role in successful merger with Hydramec Hydraulic Systems Ltd
- Re-established profitability and business continuity
Quality Assurance Specialist at Round House Ltd (2016-11 – 2017-01)
Technical quality specialist focused on welding system modernisation, fabrication quality improvement, and accreditation readiness
- Developed BS EN ISO 3834 welding quality system
- Resolved historic product quality failures
- Identified sources of commercial loss and developed corrective solutions
- Supported clients, subcontractors, and staff with quality remediation guidance
Group Project Welding Engineer at EXHEAT Ltd (2014-08 – 2016-09)
Engineering and welding authority for pressure equipment and electric process heating systems, driving in-house manufacturing transformation.
- Secured company's first in-house pressure vessel fabrication contract
- Reduced external pressure equipment dependency
- Led successful new product introduction for pressure vessel manufacture
- Introduced in-house pressure equipment manufacture capability
- Delivered training across welding, fabrication, design, and quality teams
- Managed weld inspection, NDT, mechanical testing, and pressure equipment compliance
- Qualified 50 PQRs/WPSs and welder certifications (TIG, Orbital TIG, MAG)
- Developed BS EN ISO 3834-2 systems and project-specific compliance controls
Quality Assurance / Project Manager at Armultra Ltd (2002-06 – 2014-08)
Long-term career progression from apprentice to senior leadership within structural steel, fabrication, and pressure equipment engineering.
- Joined as an engineering apprentice and progressed to senior management over 12 years
- Built deep technical foundation across engineering, design, welding, and project management
- Developed advanced expertise in pressure systems, structural steel, and full-lifecycle manufacturing leadership
- Managed QA/QC, IT, CNC programming, welding systems, and engineering projects
- Qualified 120 PQRs/WPSs and extensive welder certifications across multiple processes
- Developed expertise in design, certification, and calculation of pressure and structural systems
