Jon Ball

Jon Ball has extensive work experience in the field of geotechnical engineering. Jon started their career in 1991 as a Pile Testing Manager at Cementation Piling, where they worked until 1993. After that, they joined Roger Bullivant Limited and held various roles, including Pile Testing Manager from 1993 to 2005, Senior Geotechnical Engineer from 2005 to 2011, and Chief Geotechnical Engineer from 2011 until now. In 2023, they will begin working as a Visiting Industrial Professor of Engineering at the University of Dundee.

Jon Ball attended Plymouth Polytechnic from 1986 to 1989, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree (Bsc Hons) in Applied Geology and Geography. Prior to their time at Plymouth Polytechnic, Jon attended Altrincham Grammar School, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, Jon has obtained several additional certifications including Chartered Geologist (C Geol) from the Geological Society of London, European Geologist (EurGeol) from the European Federation of Geologists, and Mental First Aider from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. The specific months and years of these certifications are not provided.