Neil Crudgington

Neil Crudgington has extensive work experience in the renewable energy industry. Neil started their career with Pure Energy Professionals Ltd. in 2005 as an Analyst, where they managed the operational performance of wind farms and negotiated Power Purchase Agreements. In 2008, they joined B9 Organic Energy International Ltd. as a Development Manager.

Neil then worked at The Cornwall Light and Power Co. Ltd. from 2005 to 2008 as an Operations Manager, overseeing the operational performance of wind farms and maintaining relationships with suppliers and authorities.

In 2010, Neil joined the University of Exeter as a Research and Knowledge Transfer Manager, where they facilitated collaborative research projects between businesses in the marine renewable energy sector and the university's academic researchers.

From 2011 to 2019, Neil worked at REG Power Management Limited in various roles. Neil served as a Project Manager, leading procurement and negotiation of contracts for wind and solar energy projects. Neil also worked as a Construction Procurement Lead and an Asset Management Procurement Lead, managing tendering and commercial negotiation processes for O&M services and renewals. Additionally, Neil served as a Commercial Manager, responsible for project procurement and technical due diligence for securing funding for renewable energy projects.

Most recently, Neil has been working at RES since 2019. Neil currently holds the position of Commercial Manager, and previously held the role of Senior Contract Performance Manager. In this role, they led a team in contract compliance, management, and procurement for a portfolio of wind, solar, and storage assets. Neil successfully delivered a cost reduction project for O&M agreements across multiple wind assets, achieving significant annual cost savings.

Overall, Neil Crudgington's work experience showcases their expertise in contract management, procurement, project management, and operational performance in the renewable energy sector.

Neil Crudgington completed their education in a chronological order as follows:

From 1998 to 2001, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Geology at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.

In 2001, they continued their education at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Applied Environmental Geology in 2002.

From 2015 to 2017, Neil enrolled in King's College London to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution.

In addition to their formal education, they obtained a certification in IOSH Managing Safety for Wind Power in November 2011, which was awarded by the institution IOSH.