About

As Technical Instructor for the Built Environment, I manage and primarily support Civil engineering, Architecture, Construction management, and quantity surveying. 

The Built Environment laboratory is the home of Surveying, Construction materials, Geotechnics, Fluids, and Structures. With drones, flumes, and compression testers at our disposal, we often support other areas across and even outside the College of Science and Engineering.

Teaching responsibilities

I assist with the delivery of all the practicals taught within the built environment with a focus on Civil Engineering practicals. I am directly involved with the delivery of over 10 modules and provide support for many more.

I provide drone training at the university, ensuring anyone who needs access to UAVs has a point of contact and can gain access to this fantastic resource.

I teach at bespoke events for companies like Highways England where we take industry professionals and teach testing principles.

Professional interests

The Built Environment is a massive area full of variety, In the morning I can mix concrete and in the afternoon I can laser scan a bridge. This range of activities makes my job interesting so picking a specific area of interest is very difficult as the variety is the best part!

However, when surveying and hydrology are combined the magic happens. Through drone flights, jumping in rivers, total stations, flow meters, and computer modelling there is nothing more fun, interesting, and satisfying than a combined topographic and bathymetric survey.

I bring this interest to a fold with the work being done at sights like Matlock Bath and Darley Park, where we teach students to go above and beyond their studies and gain real-world experiences. 

Research interests

I am not much of a researcher, preferring student support over academic writing, But I am still involved with multiple projects like self-healing concrete, Environmental monitoring using multispectral drones, and laser scanning of iconic locations. Researchers always need practical data, and I am always happy to lend a hand and some kit and get involved.

Qualifications

Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering

Currently completing a BA in business management via an apprenticeship

A2C0C Certified

Safe Working In Water Certified

Experience in industry

I have worked at the university as a Technician for over 10 years, learning and expanding my portfolio on the job.

9 months at James Engineering as an estimator

3 years at Trent Shotblastic Company as an estimator and more