Paul's role as Group Engineering and Technology Director at Robert Bird Group is to explore the strategic application of transformative technologies and look at ways to identify and adopt value-adding innovations. His goal is to make the business and its people ready for the future of engineering so that it can meet the increasingly urgent needs of our society and the environment.

Paul has over 25 years' experience as a professional consultant in a variety of technical and managerial roles, and has a proven track record of providing sound, considered advice to clients based on a practical, technically grounded approach to engineering with a commitment to quality and risk management. His project portfolio is highly varied including advanced structural analysis, high-rise buildings, bridge strengthening, forensic engineering, delivery of mega-projects and complex construction engineering.

Paul enjoys writing and is a published technical author and editor with numerous journal papers, articles and book chapters. Paul is a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a registered Professional Simulation Engineer with NAFEMS.