Mr Jonathan Palmer

Chartered Engineer

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TAE Accreditations

Expert Witness

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science BSc (1982)
Master of Science MSc (1984)
Fellow of the Geological Society FGS (1990)
Member of the Institute of Materials Minerals & Mining MIMMM (1991)
Chartered Engineer CEng (1991)

Expert Witness Snapshot

Jon Palmer has 40-years technical consultancy expertise in engineering geology and geotechnical aspects of civil and structural engineering. His experience stretches across all areas of project development from ground investigation through to design, construction and design management during construction. He has worked on engineering geological assessment and geotechnical design throughout the UK and Far East, and has provided expert testimony on issues across the world.

Jon has provided advice and expert witness statements for disputes including site investigation, subsidence and heave, earthworks and ground treatment, rock and soil slope stability, foundations and retaining structures. Jon has provided verbal evidence under cross-examination at international arbitration and in court.

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