Darren Chapman

Darren Chapman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in commercial consultancy, management, and quantity surveying across various sectors. Currently serving as a Commercial & Claims Consultant at Farrans Construction since July 2022, and a Freelance Commercial Consultant for SPIE Oil & Gas Services since March 2017, Darren provides critical commercial support in the Northern Ireland Division. As UK General Manager for KTL, Darren oversees operations in mobile telecoms, power, and minor civils. Previous roles include Head of Commercial at Stewart Construction and Balfour Beatty plc, and Senior Commercial Manager at Babcock International Group PLC's Network Engineering Division. Darren began their career as a Quantity Surveyor with Emerald Isle Construction and McDaid Construction, advancing to Managing Director at DGC HOMES LTD. Academic qualifications include a Master of Laws in Commercial Law from Northumbria University and a BSc in Quantity Surveying from the University of Ulster. Currently, Darren is pursuing membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.