Alex has over 20 years’ experience working in the construction industry sector in both consulting and contracting environments.  Alex has held a senior leadership role in consultancy for 15 years and has an in-depth knowledge of the SHEQ sector both in the UK and internationally.  This experience and knowledge has afforded him the ability to work with Stakeholders at all levels to agree on solutions for their business, whilst always maintaining a commercial view to these solutions.  His experience includes the large-scale construction, civil engineering, residential and solar energy sectors.  He has extensive knowledge of construction health and safety together with environmental and social expertise. He has worked for blue chip companies and managed projects of various sizes including CDM co-ordination and in establishing health and safety management systems for clients of all sizes across multiple sectors.

In addition to traditional construction, Alex has recent experience working in the rail sector.  This has included attending various courses to ensure his sentinel pass to enable him to work in both depots and trackside.  Since obtaining these qualifications, he has assisted clients in reviewing their documentation to ensure rail standards are met.  He has also completed depot and trackside audits.

Alex also works as an internal auditor for various companies to assist them in maintaining their ISO standards.  Alex also assists various companies to achieve their Achilles or other SSiP audits.  Alex has recently supported one of the SSiP providers with the introduction of the new Common Assessment Standard (CAS) to  afford their internal competence with a pragmatic and third person view to enable them to enhance the user experience.

Initially from a medical background, Alex moved into safety at an early stage of his career and has delivered safety management within the supply chain, training and development sector, involved with construction, retail, industry and education. Alex specialises in training at all levels of management and holds various qualifications and accolades for this.

In 2013 Alex received a fellowship from IIRSM and also holds NEBOSH Construction Certificate, an NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Safety and Health, PTLLS and the APS Certificate for Management of CDM Co-ordination.