RICHARD PALMER
CIVIL ENGINEER C.Eng, M.I.C.E.
467 rue de la Tuilière, F-01220-Divonne-les-Bains, Tel : + 33 / (0)4 50 20 30 55 Fax : + 33 / (0)4 50 20 30 60 GSM: + 33 / (0)6 09 03 55 59 e-mail:
[email protected]
Civil engineer experienced in the analysis, diagnosis and repair of reinforced concrete structures. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • CONSULTANT (since 1998) For the analysis, diagnosis and renovation of reinforced concrete structures in France and Switzerland • EUROPEAN AGENCY DIRECTOR (1996 – 1998) For Eltech, USA, and then for Corrpro Companies UK Ltd. Based in France with responsibility for developing the European market for cathodic protection of reinforced concrete. • PRODUCT MANAGER (1989 – 1996) Eltech International Corporation, for the cathodic protection division. Responsible for European, Middle East, Far East and Australasian territories. Based in Switzerland and then the USA (two years). • DIRECTOR OF THE “STRUCTURAL SURVEY AND REPAIR” GROUP (1987 – 1989) Taywood Engineering Limited (TEL), London consultancy office, UK. • SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (1983 – 1987) Taywood Engineering Limited (TEL), London consultancy office, UK (TEL is the 355 strong consultancy group within Taylor Woodrow Construction) focussing on reinforced concrete durability for new and existing structures • PROJECT ENGINEER (1979 – 1983) Taylor Woodrow Construction, London, UK, in the géotechnical and foundation division. • CIVIL ENGINEER (1977 – 1979) Taylor Woodrow Construction, London, UK, in the géotechnical and foundation division, of this UK construction company (approximately 9000 employees in the UK and overseas) EDUCATION •
BSc. Honours degree in civil engineering, University of Manchester, UK. (1974 – 1977)
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Chartered Civil Engineer, and member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Westminster, London.
ADDITIONAL STUDY • • • •
Several courses in management techniques. Product Management Course, Management Centre, Brussels, Belgium. NACE Cathodic Protection Course, London, UK. Formation in materials science and manufacturing at the Ministry Of Defence, Royal Ordnance, Nottingham UK, (centre for production of armaments). (1973)
SKILLS Financial and people management • director of a team of 11 engineers/technicians. • training of engineers and technicians in techniques for the diagnosis and repair of structures. • construction site management. • operation and management of a home office. Commercial • responsible for tendering, bills of quantities, supervision and contract management in the UK, France and Switzerland. • identification, conception and negotiation of contracts in the international market place. • member of the French CEFRACOR delegation charged by CEN with the production of the European standard for cathodic protection of reinforced concrete. • evaluation and development of the international cathodic protection market. • organisation and development of marketing tools; displays, presentations, documentation. Technical • conception and installation of cathodic protection (CP) systems, including networked digital data control and management systems . • conception and specification of refurbishment projects for reinforced concrete structures. • diagnosis of reinforced concrete structures using non-destructive and other analytical techniques. • practical development and installation of the first coating CP system in the UK • installation of chloride extraction and of “re-alkalisation”. • conception and construction supervision of diaphragm and retaining walls (contiguous and sheet pile) • slope stability analysis, site investigation and soil analysis • injection and ground stabilisation using cement and resin based mortars • setting-out • conception and construction supervision of piled foundations and caissons • soil instrumentation for monitoring slope stability; water levels, pressures, and movements. • use of géotextile membranes for road construction
PERSONNAL DATA Age
54 years
Languages
English (mother tongue) French (parlé, lu et écrit).
Other interests
Trombone (Committee Member and musician with the Jazz Ensemble of Divonne-les-Bains), Mountain biking, Skiing.
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