Biography
David has over 25 years' experience as a planner where he has worked for major energy, process, shipping and offshore projects.
Prior to specialising in dispute resolution, David worked in AMEC Process and Energy’s Wallsend Yard and McNulty Offshores South Shield Yard on some of the largest and most complex FPSO and fixed platform oil and gas projects. Roles involved production of programmes and detailed networks for construction of major offshore structures and installation of equipment, pipework systems, electrical services, instrumentation, architectural, HVAC, insulation, fireproofing, painting, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning. Activities also included co-ordination of offsite fabricators, on site subcontractors and vendors to ensure maintenance of project milestones, and optimise safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
David regularly advises and assists engineering companies in programme preparation, monitoring, updating and revision, retrospective analysis of delays and preparation and presentation of delay claims.
He is a testifying expert, and has been appointed as the expert witness in relation to ship construction, process, oil and gas, water, waste treatment, and building projects - across the UK, Mainland Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific; and has provided commercial support in the USA.