Brian Spencer is a Managing Director and Design and Training Consultant at Avion Technical Services Limited based in Knowle, West Midlands. He has 29 years of experience in high pressure gas engineering, including experience in operations, maintenance, design, construction and training. He holds qualifications including a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, an NVQ A1 and V1, and is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He has worked as an engineering manager and consultant for various companies and organizations within the gas industry.

1. Brian Spencer BSc CEng DipEM FIMechE MIGEM
Avion Technical Services Limited
63 Purnells Way
Current Employer:
Knowle, West midlands, B93 9JP
Position Held: Managing Director/Design and Training Consultant
Telephone: 07976 942251
Email: bpspencer@aviontsl.com
Client Support :
Website: www.aviontsl.com
Webex – web based
conferencing package IOSH and IEMA Qualifications
available for meetings Diploma in Engineering Management
and training forums BSc Mechanical Engineering Commendation
Qualifications: NVQ A1 and V1 qualified
HD video recording for
training and records ONC & HNC Mechanical Engineering with Endorsements
(Electronics & Metallurgy)
A1/V1 assessment 4 year EITB Technician Apprenticeship
support and audit
Membership of Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Conference Professional
Member of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
organisation and live Societies /
Institutions Member of the Pipeline Industries Guild
event management
Relevant
Fully integrated and 29 years in High Pressure Gas Engineering with experience in
experience in
secure IT systems Operations, Maintenance, Design, Construction and Training
industry
KEY SKILLS
A highly effective Engineering Manager offering excellent, well-developed Management, Business and
Training skills. First Class Professional Engineering Career combined with excellent academic record and
high quality postgraduate training and development. Extremely competent to take on the challenge of
any short or long-term Senior Role or providing Technical Consultancy on Engineering, Managerial or
Training issues. As part of my business I have also developed a capability in the production of high
quality Training DVD’s for industry and schools and this compliments the live events side of the business
that is also being developed.
SELECTED CAREER SUCCESSES CLIENTS
Launched highly successful design company in 1996 Scotia Gas Networks
Launched private consultancy business in 2004
Involved in key projects such as Biogas to Network, GL Industries
Salt Cavity Storage and Power Station Gas Supplies Develop Training
at their early stages in the UK
Engineering Employers’ Federation
Midlands Regional Chairman for Pipeline Industries
Guild in 2003 AWE
Chaired PIG Onshore technical Panel
Schools and Colleges
Member of IGEM CPD Panel

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Avion Technical Services Limited March 2004 – present - Consultant
Working across a broad range of areas on several projects including Design Coordination on major projects and the
development and delivery of training packages to the Gas Industry on safety and technical issues. Development
and delivery of NVQ4 assessment programmes, business presentation material, production of Industry/Schools
training links packages, provision of technical workshops for schools, and continuing my involvement with pipeline
design through feasibility studies and project coordination roles.
Haswell Consulting Engineers Apr 2000 – March 2004 - Gas Group Manager
Following previous success was invited to lead the fledgling Gas Group that grew to £1m turnover. This was
another opportunity to demonstrate my ability to develop a successful team of professional Engineers and
Managers who delivered major Gas Pipeline projects for Transco and other clients. Also developed a role looking
after graduate and apprentice training, mentoring and schools liaison and was a runner up in the 2003 National Gas
Industry Training Awards for my personal contribution to training in the industry. One of my graduates won the
award in 2004.
Gas300 Ltd. Jun 1996 – May 2000 - Managing Director
This was a highly demanding role in which I took a Greenfield company to a £1m pa turnover in two years and
gained a position as a recognized UK design house for high integrity design and project management, for the gas
and related industries. The role focused on business development, marketing, maximizing profits, staff
development, Health & Safety, Environmental Issues and acting as the focus for a growing team of engineers in a
highly competitive market. I was a key member of several initiatives during the formative years of the organization
including planning and finance management, and the introduction of an ISO Quality Management System.
British Gas
Project Development Manager Nov 1995 - Dec 1996
Design Engineering Manager May 1992 - Oct 1995
Operations Engineering Manager Apr 1982 - May 1992
During my time with BG, I managed teams of up to thirty people engaged on multidisciplinary construction projects
with values in excess of £20m. I spent 10 years on Operations and Maintenance of HP Transmission Systems
including HP, LP and Salt Cavity Storage and gained a broad experience of Plant and Distribution Systems. I
developed a leadership style geared to achieving improvements in team performance while paying attention to
members’ needs, concerns and contribution, and was responsible for managing the resolution of technical design
problems both in-house and as a consultant for external customers in the UK and Hong Kong.
As part of the development of my managerial skills I advised on company wide issues such as incentive schemes,
legal problems, costing and maintenance policies and team structure issues. Starting in the late 80’s I developed a
keen interest in training and development, guiding young engineers through mentoring and training.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Osprey EMC Ltd. Jan 1997 - Jun 1997
Consultant prior to becoming MD of Gas300
Balfour Beatty Power Construction Mar 1981 - Apr 1982
Design/Draughtsman - Civil/mechanical design
Border E.S.(Design & Development Ltd.) Feb 1979 - Mar 1981
Design/Draughtsman - Civil/mechanical design
County Commercial Cars
Design/Draughtsman - Commercial vehicle design Sep 1977 - Feb 1979
Technician Apprentice Sep 1973 - Aug 1977
Date of Birth:- 11th April 1957 Full UK Driving License