Oliver J. Smith

Oliver J. Smith has a diverse and extensive work experience. Oliver J. is currently serving as the Engineering Director at Vp plc since July 2023, where they lead and directs the overall engineering function for Groundforce in the UK and Europe. Prior to this, Oliver held the position of Head of UK Engineering Design at Vp plc from May 2021 to July 2023, where they provided hands-on leadership and technical support to design teams specializing in temporary support to below ground structures.

Before joining Vp plc, Oliver worked at Kier Group as a Principal Engineer from November 2020 to May 2021, where they were responsible for leading the design and checking of temporary and permanent works solutions for various projects. Oliver J. also held the role of Senior Engineer at Kier Group from May 2019 to October 2020.

Oliver's experience also includes working at Mott MacDonald as a Civil Engineer from August 2016 to May 2019. During their time at Mott MacDonald, they worked on projects for maintenance and development of water and sewerage networks. Oliver J. also had a brief role as a Site Engineer (Secondment) at JN Bentley Ltd from September 2018 to February 2019, where they played a lead role in the development and coordination of temporary works for construction projects.

Furthermore, Oliver worked as a Consultant Structural Engineer at J B Langley Associates Ltd in 2016, focusing on structural design and checking of steelwork and RC foundations. Prior to that, they had roles as a Major Projects Engineer, Design Engineer, and Graduate Engineer at Vp plc, where they gained experience in temporary propping schemes, core shoring design, and geotechnical analysis.

Oliver started their career as a Graduate Civil Engineer at On Line Design & Engineering Limited in 2010, followed by a brief role as a Graduate Engineer at Jesmond Engineering.

Overall, Oliver J. Smith has a strong background in engineering and has held various leadership and technical roles throughout their career.

Oliver J. Smith's education history begins with their enrollment at the University of Leeds from 2006 to 2010. During this time, they pursued a Master of Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering MEng & BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering with Construction Management.

In 2020, Oliver J. Smith continued their education at Corndel, where they studied and completed a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. The field of study for this diploma is not specified.

In addition to their formal education, Oliver J. Smith has obtained several certifications. Oliver J. became a Chartered Civil Engineer through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in December 2019. In April 2022, they acquired the Chartered Manager certification from the Chartered Management Institute. Oliver J. also obtained certifications in First Aid at Work from St John Ambulance in May 2023, CSCS Professionally Qualified Person from CITB in October 2022, and Excavations - Install Inspect & Remove Proprietary, Timber & Steel Shoring from Energy & Utility Skills in April 2022.

Lastly, Oliver J. Smith is a STEM Ambassador, although the details of when and where they obtained this recognition are not provided.