IAN VENABLES – MECHANICAL ENGINEER – MANAGING DIRECTOR

Ian was indentured as a student apprentice with Young Austen & Young in 1974 progressing to Senior Design & Contracts Engineer with responsibility for various project designs & contract management.

He has a 1^st Class Honours Degree in Building Services Engineering and is a Chartered Engineer and

Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. (CIBSE)

Between 1982 and 1988 Ian worked for two leading commissioning companies with responsibilities ranging from balancing of HVAC systems to commissioning management of major construction projects.

In 1989 Ian founded Venables Associates with his father, Keith Venables .  In addition he continues to design and manage projects in various sectors of the industry and has overall responsibility for the work carried out by the Company.

MICHAEL VENABLES – MECHANICAL ENGINEER – DESIGN DIRECTOR

Michael was indentured as a student apprentice with Haden Young in 1979. He is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.

Michael began his first 2 years engineering training within the Design and Construction Department where he obtained the TEC Diploma in Building Engineering Services, following which he transferred within the same organisation to a sponsored undergraduate status to complete a 4 year Honours Degree course in Environmental Engineering resulting in a 1st Class award. The four years subsequent to graduation were spent as a Design Project Manager responsible for multi- disciplined, technically advanced projects.

Since the formation of Venables Associates, Michael has operated as one of the principals of the company responsible for the preparation of project briefs, concept design, full design duties, tender and contract documentation, management of projects, specialist commissioning, surveys, investigations, litigation investigation and general professional advice.

In addition to the normal commercial operations Michael is responsible for ensuring the company is aware of the latest developments in engineering design.

Project experience includes new build and refurbishment of pharmaceutical, production, industrial, housing, educational, computer centres, commercial, marine, automotive, ministry of defence (air and sea) and historic buildings to the 12th century.

MARK SAMPSON – MECHANICAL ENGINEER – ASSOCIATE

Mark is a Chartered Engineer with a BEng (Hons) in Energy Engineering and is a Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.

Mark began his training in 1995 with a medium sized local maintenance contractor and studied part-time at Southbank University where he obtained a HND in Building Services Engineering, following on to complete his Honours Degree course.

During his time within the maintenance arena Mark was involved with all aspects of the HVAC industry, including work on the steam distribution at Shell Haven oil refinery, bio-gas generation within sewage works, fault finding of large complex system and progressed to lead a team of 10 maintenance technicians and engineers.

In 1999 Mark founded a small consultancy practice specialising in mechanical building services design and continued to develop his own knowledge of the industry, joining Venables Associates in 2006.

Project experience includes new build and refurbishment of education facilities, schools and museums, residential developments, community heating schemes and large scale housing projects.

 SEAN GRANT – ELECTRICAL ENGINEER  

Sean is an electrical engineer with ONC and HNC from City of Westminster College.  

Sean began his training in 1986 with Gratte Brothers and completed five years day release at City of Westminster College.  He then went on to work for Zisman Bowyer Partners for nine years then onto Cudd Bentley, Whitby Bird, Edward Pearse, DSSR.  He has extensive project experience in PFI , Residential, Hospital, Commercial, Industrial, Data Centres and Retail.

Sean’s current position with Venables is as an Electrical Designer and Project Manager.  

He works very closely with various Clients to ensure their requirements are met with regard to value for money, workmanship and ensures that all the necessary regulations are adhered to.

PAUL NORMAN – ELECTRICAL ENGINEER  

Paul is an electrical engineer with a 1^st class Honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Systems for Environmental Services and an HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering from London Southbank University. He is also Member of the Institution of Engineeringand Technology ( MIET).  

Paul is employed as a senior electrical design engineer.  His responsibilities include liaising with clients; interpreting their needs and requirements into a fully compliant services scheme.  Responsible for the design, provision of information and the timely manner in which it’s issued.

He has 15 years of professional experience within electrical engineering design, commissioning, testingand installation management.  His design experience includes:

·         Data Centre Projects

·         New and refurbishment of Commercial Office Projects

·         New and refurbishment of Educational Projects

·         New and refurbishment of Health Care Projects

·         Shop-mobility projects

·         Domestic