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Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex operational services, and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that improve network performance, safety, and customer service.\n\nCombines substantial technical and operational experience with strong public sector leadership gained through service as a Swindon Borough Councillor, Chair of Licensing and Appeals, former Scrutiny Committee Chair, and a Magistrate with over 29 years’ judicial experience.\n\nRecognised for professionalism, sound judgement, integrity, stakeholder management, and the ability to work effectively at both strategic and operational levels.", "location": "38 The Dormers, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7NZ" }, "work": [ { "company": "Avon County Council", "position": "Graduate / Assistant Civil Engineer", "startDate": "1982-04", "endDate": "1988-11", "highlights": [ "Designed horizontal and vertical alignment for Avon Ring Road", "Conducted traffic modelling for signalised junctions and roundabouts", "Performed site supervision and non-destructive structural inspections on Severn Bridge" ] }, { "company": "Isle of Wight County Council", "position": "Senior Civil Engineer", "startDate": "1988-06", "endDate": "1990-11", "highlights": [ "Delivered highway engineering and infrastructure projects across the Island’s highway network" ] }, { "company": "Norwich City Council", "position": "Highways Maintenance Team Leader", "startDate": "1990-11", "endDate": "2002-02", "highlights": [ "Led highway maintenance and infrastructure improvement schemes under BSI-accredited Quality Assurance", "Delivered projects like Norwich Castle Mall and Norwich City Football Club stadium extension", "Managed major S38 and S278 highway works and traffic signal junction upgrades" ] }, { "company": "Swindon Borough Council", "position": "Highways Operation Manager", "startDate": "2002-02", "endDate": "2003-07", "highlights": [ "Managed operational teams for Street Works, Traffic Management, Traffic Orders, and 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