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Meet the Team

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Jamie Simmons
Managing Director

Starting his career at Siemens Energy in Protection Design, Jamie quickly gravitated to commissioning works via working on the Siemens VSC based Static Var Compensators being deployed on the Round 2 offshore windfarms such as London Array & Gwynt Y Mor.

Jamie then went on to specialise in the commissioning and operation of protection systems for DNOs, first working for an EPC contractor and then in house for a UK DNO.

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Jackson Forshaw
Engineering Director

Starting his career in the Royal Air Force, serving 7 years as an Aircraft Avionic Engineer - carrying out repairs, maintenance and modifications on the mighty Boeing CH47 Chinook helicopter. 

Upon leaving the military he began working closely with the UK DNOs, driving performance and implementing new technologies whilst leading innovation projects. 

 

Naturally, he then moved to a DNO carrying out construction, maintenance and repair work as a Senior Authorised Person on the 11kV underground & overhead system in the North West.

 

Jackson progressed onto the Transmission system/Technical Support Unit undertaking commissioning of protection & control systems including in-depth system analysis of Partial Discharge, VLF/PD mapping of cables & quality of supply.

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Craig Kilkenny
Operations Director

Craig Kilkenny is an electrical engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in high voltage distribution, transmission, and renewables. He has worked on large-scale renewable energy projects in the UK and overseas, collaborating with UK DNOs, ICPs, and National Grid. His experience spans roles such as cable jointer, electrical fitter, commissioning engineer, and Senior Authorised Person (SAP).  

 

With experience at a wide range of companies including EDES Ltd, Core Link Ltd / Nexus Power Ltd, and Electricity North West. He has expertise in commissioning, project management, and technical consultancy for onshore and offshore substation construction projects.

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