David is a senior project professional and EC&I engineer with over a decade of experience delivering complex engineering programmes across the UK’s nuclear lifecycle and major infrastructure projects such as HS2. With a background spanning technical delivery, governance, procurement, and site execution, he brings a holistic understanding of how to move high-value, high-integrity projects from concept to completion.
He has led turbine control system upgrades at Sizewell B, managed land acquisition and civils procurement for HS2 Phase 2a, and delivered safety-critical defueling and simulator modernisation projects at Dungeness B. His portfolio also includes EC&I delivery for ILW systems at Bradwell, major upgrade works at Heysham 2, and regulatory support for new build at Hinkley Point C. David has held leadership roles at both EDF and HS2, and now supports Acuity’s clients in executing strategically critical work across the sector.
Known for his pragmatic leadership style and systems thinking, David focuses on delivery improvement, risk-based planning, and integrating modern tools into traditional project environments. He is adept at building effective multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex supply chains, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout delivery.
Key Skills and Achievements
Project Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams delivering critical nuclear upgrades and infrastructure works.
Client Representation: Acted as NEC Project Manager and client-side lead for £1.2B HS2 civils contracts.
Portfolio Oversight: Improved performance and governance across multi-project portfolios at Dungeness B Nuclear Power Station.
Process Optimisation: Streamlined funding and approval pathways to reduce delivery risk in defueling and generation environments.
Technical Delivery: Background in EC&I engineering, including safety-critical systems and decommissioning technologies.
Likes: Barolo...or Gavi on a school night, the mighty Tottenham, my fruit trees, dogs, lazy weekends with the family and long cooking sessions.
Dislikes: “Let’s circle back”, Teams after 5pm, Rioja that tastes like the vineyard was on fire, Salmon and early mornings.
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