1. David Barnes
31 Cervia Way, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JZ
E: Barnesconeman@blueyonder.co.uk
T: 01474 321432 (Evening only)
M: 07768 496 963
Personal Profile
With 35 years’ industry experience, I have worked proactively and delivered a broad range of
highway asset and operational services. I have proven success in taking forward and developing
new processes and ways of working and am recognised for my ability to work across a number of
service groups, providing a professional, flexible and directive approach, focussing on the required
outcomes. Excellent customer service has been a requirement throughout my career and I have
successfully engaged with diverse communities at all levels.
Education
Spencer Park Comprehensive School July 1969 to June 1975
GCE O Levels in:
Economics, Commerce, English Literature, English Language, History, Geography
North East Surrey College September 1980 to June 1982
First Certificate in Building & Construction
Skills
Engineering – Experience gained throughout career in the following disciplines: Civil Engineering,
Operational maintenance Engineering (routine and reactive), Operational Management, Contract
Management
Customer Service – Excellent skills with customers at all levels.
Finance – Excellent budget control and management
IT - Excellent knowledge of all Office packages, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher
Personnel Management – Proven skills in change, performance and skills management
Professional Experience
Insurance Claims Investigator (Freelance – Limited Company) January 2010 - Present
Kent County Council, CountyHall, Maidstone
To undertake a lead role in the management and investigation of personal injury claims against
the Authority. Managing and responding to enquiries from the public, Solicitors, KCC Insurers,
attending Court to give evidence on behalf of the Authority, writing detailed reports for claims
defence, writing detailed witness statements, managing and monitoring own performance to
ensure deadlines are achieved, reporting defects to Operational staff with suggested solutions,
2. providing detailed reports to Senior Management. Research with other Government departments
and commercial companies to identify any additional details or information as required.
Operational Hub Team Leader (Freelance – Limited Company) August 2009 – January 2010
Kent County Council, CountyHall, Maidstone
Responsible for planning, leading, developing and managing a County wide Highway Operational
response service. Setting up a new team, managing the assessment and programming of
emergency works issued to the Contractor, managing and assessing reports from Operational staff
in relation to defects on the highway. Co-ordination with external consultants undertaking a
service wide review, staff training and development, improving contractor productivity.
Highway Inspector (Freelance – Limited Company) September 2004 – July 2009
Ashford Borough Council and Kent County Council
Routine and ad hoc safety inspections of the highway network, dealing with enquiries from the
public, parish councillors and Members, issuing of works orders to Term Contractor, attending site
meetings with the public, parish councillors and Members. Providing reports on contractor
performance to Senior Management.
Highway Inspector March 2004 – September 2004
London Borough of Lambeth
Routine and ad hoc safety inspections of the highway network, dealing with enquiries from the
public, parish councillors and Members, issuing of works orders to Term Contractor, attending site
meetings with the public, parish councillors and Members. Providing reports on contractor
performance to Senior Management.
Contract Manager August 2002 – February 2004
John Crowley Ltd
Planning, programming and management of specialist surfacing treatments, white lining projects
and footway reconditioning schemes, liaison with Client Managers, budget control, works
supervision and monitoring, material ordering and specification. Full P&L responsibility.
Company Director (Limited Company) May 1996 – July 2002
Gravesend, Kent – Specialising in Traffic Management, Site supervision and confined spaces.
Identifying and securing opportunities with Public and Private sector clients, undertaking a
freelance service to provide a full site supervision and traffic management assessments for routine
highway work on both the local road network and high speed roads, equipment hire, staff
management, budget management and control.
3. Travelled around America April 1995 – May 1996
New Roads and Street Works Manager August 1990 – April 1995
Frank Graham Consulting Group
Developed a new department that implemented the New Roads and Street Works Act across the
Highway Agencies network, took a lead role in liaising with surrounding highway authorities, public
utilities, and private contractors who wished to work on the network. Implemented practices for
the term contractor to adhere to under NRSWA.
Contract Supervisor May 1984 – July 1990
United Artists PLC
Supervised various areas for the company for the laying of duct lines for cable television, liaised
with the main contractor, sub-contractors and in house contractors/staff. Undertook the
production of as built drawings of the installed duct work, liaised with local authorities over any
issues regarding the finished surface. Undertook dealings with main contractor on budgets for the
work carried out and future builds.
Highway Inspector March 1980 –April 1984
London Borough of Merton
Routine and ad hoc safety inspections of the highway network, dealing with enquiries from the
public, parish councillors and Members, issuing of works orders to Term Contractor, attending site
meetings with the public, Borough councillors and Members. Providing reports on contractor
performance to Senior Management.
Sales Representative August 1976 – March 1980
Heron Suzuki GB
Covered an area in the South and South East selling Suzuki branded accessories and spares to
Suzuki main dealers, responsible for credit control of the dealers accounts, responsible for the
fulfilment of orders, and any issues regarding back orders. Liaising with senior management on
any new prospective clients.
Court Clerk June 1975 – July 1976
Inner London Magistrates Court Service
To undertake all administration duties with the day to day running of a particular court room,
advise Judges and senior court staff with regard to any problems/issues on a day to day basis.
Ensure solicitors/clients were in place before the start of any hearing, liaise with the police on the
situation of defendants.
Professional Development
New Road and Street Works Act accreditation - Supervisor
