Phil Turner
Senior Engineering Consultant / Principal Engineer
Oakdale,Gwent
Summary
Accomplished professional with customer facing and extensive experience in systems engineering, specialising in tactical communication systems. Proficient in drafting procurement requirements, assurance reports, and engineering documentation, alongside creating comprehensive work packages. Monitors project progress and service delivery to confirm projects are completed on time and within budget. Creates thorough policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management. Innovative and solution-focused individual with solid foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving. Implements projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Experienced in SAFe Agile methodologies, gate review processes, and MODAF/SysML frameworks, aiming to enhance systems integration outcomes. Problem-solving team player with experience identifying root causes of engineering faults. Knowledgeable engineering professional with background in fault diagnostics, project planning and quality assurance. Proven leadership capabilities and expertise in line management, coaching, and team development. Approachable, helpful and supportive team player. Proficient in technical design and project management, combined with strong collaboration skills. Committed to driving successful outcomes and continuous improvement in systems engineering roles.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
9981
9981
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Consultant Engineer
Roke Manor Research
Romsey, Hampshire
04.2019 - 08.2025
- Led engineering efforts for TacSys Delivery Team on BPSS contract, supporting Future Operating Model team.
- Collaborated with SMEs, including Army and MoD crown servants, to gather requirements for Delivery Partner project.
- Authored Statement of Requirements (SoR) to guide defence industry contracting processes.
- Coordinated with MoD commercial and legal teams to ensure robustness of SoR for contracting.
- Delivered high-quality reports, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing strategic advice and solutions.
- Identified potential risks, mitigating negative impacts on projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for project completion.
- Coordinated with other engineers and professionals on large scale projects.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.****
- Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
- Liaised with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
- Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
- Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with company-established protocols.
- Spearheaded integration of new products, overseeing launch process from testing through completion.****
- Researched and developed engineering solutions to combat operational issues.
Principle Engineer
General Dynamics
Oakdale, Caerphilly County Borough
03.2006 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: South Wales
- Scrum Master for full System Integration team, leading a team of test and integration engineers to test multiple Agile Release Train (ART) components and sub-systems from multiple countries.
- Oak ART Test Lead/SAFe (Scaled Agiles Framework) PO (Product Owner) with EvO (Evolve to Open, to open up the Bowman tactical communication system in preparation for MORPHEOUS). Leading a team of agile testers and integration engineers to fully test components before they leave the Oak ART ready for full system integration.
- Support multiple teams to ensure Features are scoped and can successfully be tested to meet acceptance criteria, across multiple UK locations.
- South Wales
- Led team meetings, fostering effective communication amongst the team.
- Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
- Designed innovative engineering strategies for improved productivity.
- Developed new mechanical systems to improve performance.
- Delivered cost-effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Developed prototypes testing feasibility of new design concepts.
- Liaised with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
- Coordinated with other engineers and professionals on large scale projects.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
- Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
- Enforced compliance with all health and safety measures, reducing worksite risks.
- Analysed engineering project feasibility to support management decision-making.
- Collaborated with procurement team to secure project materials at favourable prices.
- Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with company-established protocols.
- Proposed engineering solutions to address project challenges and foster on-time completion.
- Monitored KPIs and implemented swift change management to address potential delays.
- Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, integrating engineering expertise with other areas of knowledge to achieve common goals.
- Managed and executed engineering projects from conception to completion, adhering to strict timelines and budget constraints.
- Drafted cost estimates detailing project requirements and expenditures.
- Spearheaded integration of new products, overseeing launch process from testing through completion.
- Perfected bespoke devices and individual components, completing projects to exact specifications.
Application Engineer
International Test Technologies
Stoke, Staffordshire
05.2000 - 03.2006
- Company Overview: Ireland
- Wrote firmware code in proprietary programming language at hardware register level to functionally test during production line testing or debug support of all types of motherboards, from laptops and desktops, to servers and SBC's.
- Worked with Intel at Intel Israel Development Centre facility on their next generation of motherboard chipset, supporting Intel by programming the chipset to functionally test the chipsets at hardware register level.
- Ireland
- Developed customised applications for improved business processes.
- Designed new applications, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
- Improved system performance by troubleshooting technical issues.
- Liaised with clients to understand their specific needs and recommend solutions accordingly.
- Implemented coding modifications to enhance application functionality.
- Troubleshot hardware problems, achieving smoother operations.
- Offered ongoing technical support to clients and end-users to increase application use and engagement.
- Debugged and tested range of applications, specialising in [Area of expertise].
Senior Engineer and Team Lead
ICL/Celestica
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
01.1992 - 05.2000
- Company Overview: Stoke-On-Trent
- Liaise with customers technical support team for new product introductions.
- Support and tutor debug Engineers and Technicians in current and new products.
- Stoke-On-Trent
- Prepared technical reports to communicate project progress and outcomes.
- Mentored junior engineers, aiding professional growth and development.
Hardware, Firmware and Operating System Design, Development and Software Engineer
Tectime Data Systems
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
01.1985 - 01.1992
- Company Overview: Newcastle-Under-Lyme
- Designed, prototyped, wrote the operating system and BIOS for the product, and managed the initial production run of this handheld computer.
- Schematic drawing and design of computers and hardware interfaces and peripherals.
- Newcastle-Under-Lyme
- Resolved complex programming issues to ensure uninterrupted system functionality.
- Conducted rigorous testing, ensuring minimal bugs at the deployment stage.
- Designed customised software solutions in response to unique client requirements.
- Improved system performance for enhanced user experience through code optimisation.
- Facilitated user navigation with intuitive interface design.
- Stayed updated on industry trends through continuous learning – ensured relevant knowledge application.
- Mentored junior developers on coding practices-boosted team competency level.
- Developed user-friendly software by understanding client needs and technology constraints.
- Produced clean, error-free code in line with internal quality standards.
- Checked software for errors and coded updates to fix problems.
- Researched software requirements to overcome potential constraints and produce feasible designs.
Education
HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College
Newcastle-under-Lyme, StaffordshireONC Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College
Newcastle-under-Lyme, StaffordshireC++ programming courses - Introduction to C++ and Advanced C++
Stoke-On-Trent college
Stoke-on-TrentLevel 2 French course - French
Stoke-On-Trent college
Stoke-on-TrentLevel 1 French course - French
Stoke-On-Trent college
Stoke-on-TrentSkills
- Customer-facing experience
- Customer support roles
- Subject matter expertise in systems engineering
- Technical expertise in tactical communication systems
- Subject matter expertise in systems integration
- Writing statements of requirements for procurement
- Subject matter expertise in systems integration facilities
- Leadership skills
- Coaching abilities
- Gate review support
- Line management skills
- Writing assurance reports
- SAFe Agile Release Train processes
- Creating work packages
- Creating statements of work
- Writing engineering processes
- Writing test plans
- Writing schedules for integration cycles
- Reading and understanding system requirements documents (SRDs)
- Reading and understanding user requirements documents (URDs)
- Understanding MODAF/SysML views
- Writing requirements for component interactions
- Chairing meetings
- Process improvement practices
- Leadership proficiency
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Innovative insightfulness
- Programming language familiarity
- Decision-Making competence
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Systems integration
- Decision support
Custom
- Write and create home hardware projects on Arduino and ESP8266 boards for IoT
- JAVA, VB, VBA with Excel and Word, Android and C Programming in my spare time
Certification
· 2017 SAFe training for Product Owners and Product Managers.
· 2008 Sidewinder Firewall Setup and Administration courses.
· 2008 ISTQB/ISEB Intermediate course in software testing.
· 2007 ISTQB/ISEB Foundation certificate in software testing.
· 1995 HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. – Newcastle-Under-Lyme College.
· 1993 ONC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. – Newcastle-Under-Lyme College.
Affiliations
- • Write and create home hardware projects on Arduino and ESP8266 boards for IoT.
- • JAVA, VB, VBA with Excel and Word, Android and C Programming in my spare time.
- • Writing macros for Excel and Word to make them easier to use..
Accomplishments
· 1995 Gold Award – Exceeding customer satisfaction and quality (H.P. World Wide Supplies) – Celestica.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Consultant Engineer
Roke Manor Research
04.2019 - 08.2025
Principle Engineer
General Dynamics
03.2006 - 04.2019
Application Engineer
International Test Technologies
05.2000 - 03.2006
Senior Engineer and Team Lead
ICL/Celestica
01.1992 - 05.2000
Hardware, Firmware and Operating System Design, Development and Software Engineer
Tectime Data Systems
01.1985 - 01.1992
HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College
ONC Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College
C++ programming courses - Introduction to C++ and Advanced C++
Stoke-On-Trent college
Level 2 French course - French
Stoke-On-Trent college
Level 1 French course - French
Stoke-On-Trent college