Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, University of Liverpool BEng Hons (1992)
- Chartered Engineer, Engineers Ireland CEng MIEI (2001)
Expert Witness Snapshot
A chartered civil engineer and transport planner I have prepared evidence with regard to planning appeals and public inquiries; judicial reviews of planning decisions and procedures; litigation cases; and, alcohol licence applications in the county and high courts in Northern Ireland. I have acted in major planning cases including the Sprucefield (John Lewis) applications, the North-South Interconnector, and the Belfast City Airport Planning Modification Process. Clients have included Belfast International Airport, Marks & Spencer and HMRC.
Based in Belfast with over 30 years\' experience in engineering consultancy on highway, transport, water and marine infrastructure projects, I have worked at the conceptual/strategic level as well as on detailed design, procurement and contractual matters. Key roles/projects have included being Design Manager then Project Manager for 20km of new dual carriageway on the A4 between Dungannon and Ballygawley, and Senior Engineer for the €50m redevelopment of Killybegs Harbour, Ireland\'s largest fishing port.