Barrie is a Chartered Engineer with over 27 years’ experience in highways and infrastructure planning. He joined Create in 2011 and has been responsible for the growth, output and performance of our Civil Engineering team and management of our Glasgow office. Prior to joining us, Barrie was a Project Engineer at Beattie Watkinson and Senior Engineer at Millard Consulting.
Barrie has built a robust team of civil engineers, technicians and consultants, that are adept at the coordination of design and approval of highways and drainage infrastructure. Barrie’s experience of working on projects across the UK has seen him lead the drafting of plans and technical notes, discharge planning conditions and ensure effective project and programme management.
Barrie also has a detailed understanding of major trunk roads across the UK, particularly in the Eastern Counties, where he has played a major role in the development of the A47 and A11.
Barrie has excellent inter-personal skills, good leadership and management abilities which allow him to communicate effectively with our clients and project management teams.
Barrie hates the cold, which is a problem living in Scotland. Outside of work, he enjoys all sports but has a particular fondness for rugby and athletics.
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