Background
Leigh is a planning, procurement, and contract professional with over 33 years of experience on major engineering and construction projects including oil and gas, process, aviation, nuclear, commercial, residential, automation, and manufacturing sectors.
Leigh’s on-site background, from engineering apprentice to construction manager, combined with a degree in engineering and broad experience in planning and contract administration means he can perform multi-disciplinary assignments.
Leigh has onsite construction experience from both the client and contractor side encompassing project planning, extension of time claims, contract, and commercial management; defects liability, design engineering, and the preparation and defence of claims and resolution of disputes.
Leigh has a detailed understanding of the major standard forms of contract in the engineering and construction industry, including FIDIC, NEC, and JCT, and experience of many bespoke forms of contract.
Education and Certifications
- Production Engineering, BSc (Hons): University of Hertfordshire (1995)
Committees
- Member: Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)