Richard is a Chartered Engineer with significant practical experience in design, analysis, evaluation, and construction of geotechnical structures including slopes, retention dams, foundations, and lining systems. Richard specialises in assessment and design of rock and soil slopes, numerical modelling, design and management of ground investigations, design and management of ground performance monitoring schemes, technical due diligence, and audits of slopes and waste storage facilities for project evaluation, technical performance, and regulatory compliance.
He is also experienced in providing expert witness services to insurers and lawyers in relation to his areas of specialisation. Richard has worked on base, precious-metal, coal, and industrial mineral projects throughout the UK, Europe, Africa, South America, and North America.
