Team
We have built our reputation on the skills, experience and talent of our people. By investing in our people we developed in house resources to meet the challenges of working in a competitive and innovative market. We believe in providing every opportunity for education and advancement within the company.
Catherine Usher
Deputy Business Support Director
Head Office
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Catherine Usher
CIMA Adv DIP MA FMAAT
Deputy Business Support Director
E. catherine.usher@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Shaun Hoppins
Managing Director
Head Office
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Shaun Hoppins
BEng (Hons) CEng FIET FCIBSE
Managing Director
E. shaun.hoppins@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752255900
M. 07834 358940
Shaun launched SDS in 2004 and leads the development of the business as it continues to grow as a regional and national practice. A chartered engineer with a background in managing a national building services contractor, Shaun’s focus is on building strong relationships with and delivering a quality service to our clients.
Shaun is a BSRIA council member as well as a committee member of Devon & Cornwall’s The Building Forum.
Karen Field
Business Services Director
Head Office
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Karen is responsible for office systems and financial reporting. With a background in data software and business reporting she provides financial and procurement support.
Mark Plant
Regional Director
Plymouth
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Mark Plant
CEng FCIBSE FIET MIHEEM
Regional Director
E. mark.plant@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
M. 07979 217793
Mark is a highly respected professional electrical engineering, consulting team manager and designer. Drawing on his building services contracting experience, he offers clients and contractors well-thought out, practical design solutions. Mark’s specialist areas of expertise includes design of HV systems.
Alan Watson
Regional Director
Bristol/Cardiff
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Alan Watson
Building Services (Electrical) Engineer, CEng MCIBSE MIET
Regional Director
E. alan.watson@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07545 502129
Leading the Bristol office, Alan is an experienced designer with a background in both design consultancy and contracting. He has wide-ranging experience on projects throughout the UK and worldwide. Alan has managed and delivered scheme designs in the commercial, industrial, health, education, residential and public sectors.
James Laughlin
Regional Director
Exeter
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James Laughlin
BEng Mechanical Engineering, CEng, MCIBSE
Regional Director
E. james.laughlin@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01392 444105
M. 07921 897982
As Regional Director responsible for the day to day managing of our Exeter office, James is part of the management board of Directors. He has over 15 years’ in building services design as a highly respected professional mechanical engineer, having worked on numerous building services installation projects. With a modern approach to building services focusing on cost-effective designs, assessing each individual project and spending the money in the right places.
Adrian Montague
Defence Director
Plymouth
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Adrian Montague
EUR ING BEng PGDip CEng FCIBSE FIMechE
Defence Director
E. adrian.montague@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
M. 07738 682424
Adrian is our Defence Director, working in the Plymouth offices.
He is a chartered mechanical engineer and Fellow equipped with extensive engineering experience and specialist knowledge of the rail, industrial and commercial sectors. With delivery of detailed and strategic solutions in his portfolio, Adrian has held responsibility for assurance, governance, financial reporting, best practice engineering and sustainability in various projects of all sizes. He ensures design solutions are compliant with regulatory and client requirements, including BIM deliverables.
Ilona Ziaja
Human Resources
Head Office
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Ilona oversees the HR for SDS, she is responsible for our recruitment and selection process and staff training and development. She ensures compliance with employment law and standards, and has a key role in the administration of employee benefits.
Katie Wake
Marketing Manager
Head Office
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Katie works closely with the board of Directors in a business development role across the region. She manages the marketing team to promote SDS through social media, the website and associated marketing material.
Tom Lawson
Associate Director
Bristol
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Tom Lawson
Chartered Mechanical Engineer MEng Mechanical Engineer
Associate Director
Bristol
E. tom.lawson@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07808 039548
Tom is a chartered engineer with over 20 years’ experience in consultancy who has built strong personal and professional client relationships. He manages the mechanical team in our Bristol office.
He has successfully managed and delivered projects across numerous sectors including education, commercial, healthcare and heritage. More recently Tom has been working on Coal Orchard (a mixed usage multi-residential scheme), Exeter Nightingale Hospital and a new build Hospital sterilisation facility for T Clarke Ltd.
He has gained and applies a clear understanding of Part L 2013 and requirements for renewable energy for both new and existing buildings and has provided multiple low carbon solutions to projects. As a BSRIA Soft Landings Engineer, he is able to assist clients with effective handover and optimisation of the building post-handover.
Patrick Valvona
Operations Director
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Patrick Valvona
BEng (Hons) CEng FICE
Operations Director
Head Office
E. patrick.valvona@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Patrick has 35 years of experience in the engineering industry and is a Fellow of Civil Engineers. As a member of the management team, Patrick is integral to SDS’s strategic development planning and focuses on the effective operation of the business, its financial management and support functions.
Phillip Ellis
Principal Electrical Engineer
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Phillip Ellis
BEng (Hons) MSc. CEng MIET
Principal Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
E. phil.ellis@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
M. 07435 027146
Phil is an Electrical Services Engineer with experience in defence and renewable energy.
Wojciech Zawislan
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Wojciech Zawislan
BEng (Hons)
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Bristol
E. wojciech.zawislan@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
Wojciech is a Senior Electrical Engineer with over 7 years of dedication at SDS.
Dan Whyatt
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Dan Whyatt
MEng (Hons)
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Bristol
E. daniel.whyatt@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
Dan is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and has worked on various technical schemes, including North London Heat & Power and the Crescent Centre.
Steven Jeakins
Senior Digital Engineer
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Steven has over 27 years of experience in Electrical, CAD and BIM engineering.
Jorden Logan
Senior Digital Engineer
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Jorden Logan
BEng (Hons) AMIMechE
Senior Digital Engineer
Plymouth
E. jorden.logan@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Lucy Becerra
Marketing Coordinator
Head Office
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Lucy works as a Marketing Coordinator in our Exeter Office. She has been with SDS for just over 2 years and currently studying for her CIM in Marketing qualifications. She enjoys the varied work within the department, organising events, award submissions and many social value activities whilst supporting the head office in bid opportunities.
Kate Lowman
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Head Office
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Kate Lowman
BA (Hons)
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Head Office
E. kate.lowman@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Kate started her career in marketing as an apprentice with SDS, after studying English with Creative Writing. She now creates digital content for the website and social media, organises business events and plans the staff wellbeing calendar of activities.
She is also our social value champion, identifying and coordinating opportunities to give back to the community across the business. Kate’s biggest project to date is the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.
Megan Shaw
Bid Writer
Head Office
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Megan began her career in Marketing and Communications after completing a BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics in 2018. Having developed her in-depth knowledge of best writing methods and brand messaging, Megan went on to further her career as a Bid Writer within the construction industry, playing a key role in preparing bid submissions, writing quality responses, and developing bid strategy and framework management.
Megan has joined SDS as a Bid Writer working within the Marketing and Business Development team overseeing all bid activity and assisting with wider marketing activities such as content writing, award submissions, and asset creation.
Eddy Horn
Associate Director
Exeter
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Eddy Horn
BSc (Hons) MIET
Associate Director
Exeter
E. Edward.Horn@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01392 444105
M. 07715 900802
Javier Meno
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
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Javier Meno
MSc CEng MIMechE
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
E. javier.meno@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Dan Stevens
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
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Aidan Winsbury
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
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Aidan Winsbury
BEng (Hons)
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
E. aidan.winsbury@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Sandra Kotlinska
Senior Digital Engineer
Plymouth
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Sandra Kotlinska
BA (Hons)
Senior Digital Engineer
Plymouth
E. sandra.kotlinska@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Ty Taiwo
Senior Digital Engineer
Plymouth
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Sergio Moreira
Principal Digital Engineer
Plymouth
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Mark Broome
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Exeter
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Mark Broome
BEng (Hons) IEng MCIBSE
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Exeter
E. mark.broome@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01392444105
M. 07918 256175
Leonardo Pereira
Senior Building Physics Engineer
Exeter
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Leonardo Pereira
MSc
Senior Building Physics Engineer
Exeter
E. leonardo.pereira@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01392444105
Richard Harris
Senior Digital Engineer
Bristol
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Paul Gough
Associate
Cardiff
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Jonny Hicks
Associate Digital Engineer
Plymouth
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Tom Bradley
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Bristol
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Tom Bradley
BEng (Hons) MSc CEng MCIBSE
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Bristol
E. tom.bradley@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07501980748
Viv Ford
Principal Electrical Engineer
Bristol
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Viv Ford
BEng (Hons) MSc CEng MCIBSE
Principal Electrical Engineer
Bristol
E. viv.ford@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07756510590
Simon Deacon
Senior Building Physics Engineer
Plymouth
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Simon Deacon
BEng CIBSE
Senior Building Physics Engineer
Plymouth
E. simon.deacon@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Johnathan Bradbury
Associate Director
Plymouth
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Johnathan Bradbury
MSc, FdSc, MIET
Associate Director
Plymouth
E. Johnathan.Bradbury@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
M. 07834 068251
John started his career in electrical contracting before progressing into his role as an associate for Services Design Solution.
Using his previous wealth of knowledge and skills gained from on-site contracting, John delivers projects within various sectors including education, residential, commercial and healthcare. One key healthcare project he managed during the pandemic was NHS Nightingale, Exeter which was completed within just 57 days under the determination of a very dedicated team.
Nigel Orpin
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Exeter
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Nigel Orpin
ONC, HNC Mechanical & Production Engineering, HNC Building Services Engineering
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Exeter
E. nigel.orpin@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01392 444105
M. 07855 798730
Nigel has extensive knowledge in the design and management of mechanical systems, surveying, estimating and project cost control. He is an experienced low carbon consultant.
Eric Chowdhury
Associate
Cardiff
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Eric has extensive management and design experience, working for both end-user clients and contractors alike. He enjoys being hands-on and delivering practical designs. Eric is a member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
With his knowledge of the Cardiff and Gloucester areas, he is a key member of the Bristol team, responsible for project delivery and growing our presence in Wales.
Sue Baker
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
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Sue Baker
HND Building Services Engineer, MIET
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
E. sue.baker@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
M. 07912 288619
Sue has a strong building services background with over 35 years’ experience in the industry. She has managed a wide range of projects across various sectors and is experienced in developing mechanical designs for a variety of systems in new and refurbished developments.
Martin Jackson
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
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Martin Jackson
BSc (Hons)
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
E. martin.jackson@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
Martin is an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry for 15+ years. He is skilled in Mechanical Engineering designs from conception to technical design, with an aptitude for Revit MEP. Strong technical engineering talent from a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) honours focused in Building Services Engineering from UWE Bristol. Martin has worked across all sectors including defence, healthcare, education, offices, residential, care homes and Leisure and tourism. Over recent years, he has worked on Torbay and Derriford Hospital, Scott Medical, Hazelbrook, Brittany House, Quaside Extracare, and Carbis Bay to name but a few.
Bob Corne
Principal Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
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Bob Corne
Principal Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
E. bob.corne@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
M. 07879781337
Bob is an Electrical Services Engineer with 40 years’ experience within the construction industry. He has worked in most sectors including Commercial, Defence, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Leisure, Retail, Security. He has managed many high-profile projects, which include numerous Oxford University & Collegiate projects, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Oxo Tower, Somerset House, Windsor Castle, Tower of London, Project SLAM, Bodmin Police HQ, UPP Student Accommodation projects at University of Plymouth, University of Exeter and University of Reading. More recently, he was responsible for delivering Polden Bower SEN School and fast track Covid-19 projects which include Nightingale Exeter and Lighthouse Labs Plymouth.
Keir Mounfield
Associate
Bristol
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Keir Mounfield
BSc (Hons) IEng MCIBSE
Associate
Bristol
E. keir.mounfield@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07795 657999
Keir is a building services and Mechanical Engineer with 25 years’ experience within the construction industry. He has worked on projects within a variety of sectors including education, commercial, residential, healthcare, R&D and leisure. He has acted as project lead on a multitude of high value and complex projects such as North London Heat and Power, Silverstone Museum and was involved in the 2012 Olympic Games. As an accredited BREEAM assessor with 10 years of experience in advising clients, he also delivers successful BREEAM certifications for projects.
Russell Board
Associate
Bristol
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Russell Board
CEng, MCIBSE, BSc (Hons) Building Services Engineering
Associate
Bristol
E. russell.board@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07584 607689
Russell has 18 years of experience working as a building services engineer, working within the commercial side of the industry. Russell is a key technical resource with extensive experience in projects on a local, national and global scale and has led the mechanical design and delivery of some of the more prolific projects within the region.
Joshua Musgrove
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
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Joshua Musgrove
HNC Building Services Engineer, EDEXCEL and EXEXCEL Level 2 BTEC
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
E. joshua.musgrove@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255900
M. 07738 682655
A confident and well-motivated individual, Joshua is comfortable with working individually or as part of a team. He has the ability to organise work efficiently and meet deadlines.
Tim Young
Principal Building Physics Engineer
Bristol
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Tim Young
MCIBSE, BSc (Hons), CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessor (3, 4, 5)
Principal Building Physics Engineer
Bristol
E. tim.young@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872 963
Tim is our Principal Building Physics Engineer who works in our Bristol office, closely with the Building Physics team based in the Exeter.
Tim has twenty years’ experience in the building services industry and is also a CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessor with specialist skills in mechanical building services design. He has been involved with projects of all sizes and a multitude of disciplines including building IES and Tas models with the aim of ensuring sustainability and comfort for the end-user, advising on routes to zero carbon solutions on new and existing buildings.
Martyn Bond
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Bristol
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Martyn Bond
City and Guilds HVAC Parts 1 and 11
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Bristol
E. martyn.bond@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07720 635778
Martyn is a senior mechanical engineer with over 40 years’ experience as a consulting engineer. He has a broad knowledge of all mechanical building services and site supervision, including acting as lead engineer on a number of frameworks.
Luke Yeates-Mayo
Senior Mechanical Engineer & Business Development
Cardiff
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Luke Yeates-Mayo
BEng Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, EngTech LCIBSE
Senior Mechanical Engineer & Business Development
Cardiff
E. luke.yeates-mayo@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 02922803973
M. 07776 146667
Luke has 6 years’ experience working in the construction industry as a building services engineer. Starting his early career working within the education, commercial & hotel sectors. In the last few years, he has been involved in the residential division this has involved high rise and domestic homes.
Outside of day-to-day work Luke is involved with Welsh Government Net Zero Carbon working group, the groups main aim is to advise the Welsh government on the Route to Net Zero Carbon building in Wales.
Luke also sits on the CIBSE technology committee which advises members on changes to engineering policies, consultation of government documents. Providing members with understanding, clarification of the fundamental technical basis of building services engineering. His interests also lie in future technologies that can help future buildings / projects reduce their overall impact on the surrounding environment. To improve his understanding of this process since its launch Luke has been involved in the Welsh Hydrogen Trade Association which is the membership body to advance the hydrogen economy in Wales.
David Masters
Principal Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
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David Masters
MSc. BEng (Hons). IEng. MIET. MIHEEM
Principal Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
E. david.masters@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752255900
M. 07483076246
Dave undertook a degree in Architecture and Environmental Engineering, before joining SDS as part of there electrical design team. Dave has a passion for architecture, passive and low carbon design, and takes a keen interest in innovation and the future of our industry. He has since gone on to complete a Masters degree in High Performance Buildings.
Since joining SDS, Dave has delivered projects in a range of sectors, including defence, education, healthcare and process industrial. He enjoys working closely with his mechanical colleagues and design teams to achieve coordinated and practical project solutions.
Adrian Tilley
Principal Electrical Engineer
Bristol
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Adrian Tilley
MIET, BTEC
Principal Electrical Engineer
Bristol
E. adrian.tilley@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07715 091894
Adrian is a senior electrical design engineer with over 15 years’ experience on projects across various sectors, including educational, commercial, residential, healthcare, leisure and government. He’s worked on some large manufacturing facilities and led on the larger schemes that Bristol has managed.
Paul Chamberlain
Associate
Bristol
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Paul Chamberlain
CEng MCIBSE MIET
Associate
Bristol
E. paul.chamberlain@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07590 849229
Paul is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with over 20 years experience within the electrical, building services and contracting industry across a variety of sectors, including educational, commercial, residential, healthcare and leisure. He has managed and completed numerous projects from concept through to handover whilst building strong personal and professional client relationships in the south wales and south west areas.
Paul Maggs
Principal Electrical Engineer
Bristol
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Paul Maggs
BSc (Hons), MIET, HNC
Principal Electrical Engineer
Bristol
E. paul.maggs@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01275 872963
M. 07841 199195
Paul is an Electrical Engineer with over 13 years’ experience within the building services sector. He has completed numerous projects from concept and detailing of the design and specification through to implementation, testing and handover.
Andy Tucker
Senior Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
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Andy Tucker
BTEC HNC Electrical Engineering, BTEC ONC
Senior Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
E. andy.tucker@sdsolution.co.uk
T. 01752 255234
M. 07917 366495
During his 25 years in electrical contracting and services design, Andy has built-up a strong track record of managing and delivering projects throughout the South West. One key project Andy’s played a part in is a workshop refurbishment of the A69 facility in Cumbria, with the objective of transforming its submarine building capabilities.
Lewis Oatway
Associate
Exeter
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Lewis joined the Services Design Solution team in February 2020, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the contracting sector of the industry with over 20 years of experience with SSE.
More recently, Lewis has been working at RD&E and Exeter University – projects the SDS team are very familiar with. Since joining SDS, Lewis has worked on various domestic housing and PassivHaus developments, including Clifton Hill and Vaughan Road.