Dave Ashton

Dave Ashton is a seasoned Project Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the nuclear and engineering sectors, currently employed at Assystem since July 2016. Previously, at Cavendish Nuclear, Dave held titles including Principal Mechanical Engineer and Project Engineering Manager, overseeing critical engineering deliverables and project scopes. A long tenure at Sellafield Ltd included management of significant projects such as the MSSS Ventilation Project and the Asset Restoration Portfolio, with responsibilities spanning from project planning to risk management. Early career roles included mechanical design positions at BNFL Engineering Ltd and British Nuclear Fuels Limited, where foundational skills in design and engineering were established. Dave's educational background includes a four-year engineering apprenticeship with BNFL, supplemented by a high school education at St. Edmund Arrowsmith High School.