Who Chris Is
Chris is a problem solver at heart. A Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a calm, practical approach, he brings clarity to complex engineering challenges and a strong sense of responsibility to every decision he makes. He combines hands on engineering understanding with commercial awareness, ensuring that solutions are not only technically sound, but genuinely workable in the real world.
As Managing Director, Chris leads Amtek with a focus on quality, reliability and clear communication. He believes good engineering is built on trust between engineers, customers and partners, and that comes from doing what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. That mindset shapes both the way he works and the culture he builds within the team.
Why You’d Want to Work With Chris
Chris has extensive experience delivering complex engineering projects across aerospace, manufacturing and industrial sectors. He understands the pressures clients face, technical, commercial and programme driven, and works closely with customers to balance all three.
Clients value Chris for:
Engineering judgement rooted in real world experience Chris has spent his career designing, delivering and overseeing complex mechanical systems. That background allows him to cut through complexity quickly and focus on solutions that are safe, practical and achievable.
Clear leadership and accountability As technical and business lead, Chris takes responsibility seriously. He ensures projects are well governed, risks are understood, and engineering outputs meet the standards clients expect, without unnecessary complication.
Strong commercial and project awareness With deep experience in project and business management, Chris understands budgets, schedules and constraints. He ensures engineering solutions align with commercial goals and are delivered efficiently, on time and within budget.
Customer focused problem solving Chris builds strong working relationships and values open, honest communication. Customers trust him to listen carefully, challenge assumptions when needed, and guide projects towards the best possible outcome.
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement From design governance to delivery processes, Chris focuses on doing things properly. He drives high standards across Amtek, ensuring consistency, reliability and continual improvement in everything the team delivers.
Who Clive Is
Clive is the kind of engineer everyone wants on their team: calm, meticulous, endlessly curious, and quietly brilliant. With more than three decades of hands-on engineering experience behind him, he brings not just technical insight, but a grounded, thoughtful approach that makes even the toughest challenges feel manageable.
Outside the world of finite elements and structural behaviour, Clive is happiest outdoors, walking, or cheering on local cricket and volleyball. He’s a natural mentor, someone who genuinely enjoys helping others grow, and that same patience and clarity come through in every project he touches. Ask anyone at Amtek and they’ll tell you the same: Clive is the person you want in the room when decisions matter.
Why You’d Want to Work With Clive
As Amtek’s Principal Stress Engineer, Clive is a cornerstone of our technical capability. Chartered and highly experienced, he leads our analysis work with a measured, methodical approach that gives clients complete confidence in the outcome.
Clients value Clive for:
Deep Analysis Expertise Clive applies advanced FEA techniques linear, nonlinear, fatigue, thermal and more to ensure designs are safe, compliant, and optimised. He has acted as technical authority, trained teams, and signed off analysis reports across a huge range of applications.
Design Understanding That Goes Beyond the Numbers With early-career roles in manufacturing, product development, and hands-on build environments, Clive doesn’t just analyse a structure he understands how it will be made, assembled, and operated. That insight leads to designs that work in the real world, not just on paper.
Clear Communication & Collaborative Leadership Clive is known for explaining complex engineering concepts clearly and calmly. He supports Amtek’s engineers through training and mentoring, and brings the same clarity to customers who need guidance or reassurance in high-pressure situations.
Reliability, Integrity & Technical Excellence Whether he’s validating a safety-critical component, investigating a failure, or guiding the concept direction of a new design, Clive’s work is thorough, dependable, and rooted in decades of proven engineering judgement.
35+ Years in Engineering Clive has amassed expertise across aerospace, subsea, marine, water control structures, heavy vehicles, laser systems, and specialist trailers. This breadth allows him to approach problems with both technical rigour and practical, real-world judgement a powerful combination when safety, complexity, or tight timeframes are involved.
Who Ricky Is
Ricky is a highly organised, detail focused engineer who thrives on seeing complex projects through from start to finish. Calm, professional and solutions driven, he combines strong technical capability with a natural ability to lead teams and keep work moving smoothly. He takes real pride in delivering engineering work to a high standard and enjoys being closely involved at every stage of a project.
Ricky is equally comfortable working hands on with design detail or coordinating teams, customers and suppliers. He values clear communication and enjoys building strong working relationships, particularly when projects require close collaboration or on site support. That blend of structure, creativity and people skills makes him a steady and dependable presence on demanding engineering programmes.
Why You’d Want to Work With Ricky
As a Senior Project Engineer, Ricky leads the planning and delivery of complex mechanical and structural projects across a wide range of industries. He brings a methodical, well organised approach, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the quality standards Amtek is known for.
Clients value Ricky for:
Commitment to Continuous Improvement As Quality Management Representative, Ricky plays a key role in maintaining and improving ISO 9001 systems, driving lessons learned and embedding best practice across the business.
Attention to Detail and Quality Focus He has a keen eye for detail and takes responsibility for design review and sign off, ensuring engineering outputs are accurate, robust and fit for purpose.
Clear Communication and Customer Focus Ricky communicates openly and effectively with customers, suppliers and site teams. He enjoys working face to face with clients and is proactive in resolving issues before they become problems.
Practical Engineering Experience Across the Full Lifecycle From concept design through to fabrication, testing, commissioning and offshore support, Ricky understands what it takes to turn designs into working solutions in real world conditions.
Strong Project Leadership and Team Management Ricky leads engineering teams with clarity and confidence, coordinating people, priorities and workloads to ensure projects stay on track and deliver the right outcomes.
Who Alan Is
Alan is a highly capable and quietly inventive engineer with a talent for building complex models that simply make sense. He has a natural ability to visualise how assemblies fit together, how they will develop through the design process and how they may need to adapt in the future. Calm, focused and methodical, Alan excels at taking intricate layouts and turning complexity into something clear, logical and workable.
Behind the scenes, Alan’s strong IT and computing skills underpin much of his work. He has a knack for finding smarter ways of doing things, whether that’s streamlining workflows, automating repetitive tasks or structuring models so they stay flexible long after the initial design is complete. His way of thinking often leads to solutions that aren’t immediately obvious to others. He’s also rarely seen without a large mug of tea close by, which many would argue is the real engine behind his productivity.
Outside of work, Alan enjoys rock climbing and mountaineering and is an active member of the Wessex Mountaineering Club. That balance of technical focus and problem-solving in demanding environments reflects the steady, considered way he approaches engineering challenges.
Why you’d want to work with Alan
Alan plays a key role in delivering high-quality CAD and layout work across a wide range of Amtek projects, particularly where designs are complex, large-scale or likely to evolve over time. His work is supported by a solid understanding of stress analysis, helping ensure designs are not only well modelled but also robust, practical and fit for purpose.
Clients and colleagues value Alan for
Exceptional CAD and modelling capability Alan excels at building complex assemblies and scheme layouts, creating robust and well-structured models that are easy to modify, scale or adapt as requirements change.
Designs built for change He structures models with future development in mind, making revisions straightforward whether a design needs to grow, shrink or be repurposed. This saves time, reduces risk and supports efficient long-term development.
Stress-aware, fit-for-purpose design Alan’s experience in stress analysis means load paths, structural behaviour and design intent are considered early, supporting designs that perform reliably in real-world use.
Strong systems and IT thinking His advanced computing skills allow him to optimise processes, spot efficiencies and approach problems from angles others might miss. The combination of engineering logic and IT insight adds real value to project delivery.
Reliability and attention to detail Alan works with care and consistency, producing accurate, well-organised designs that are ready to support downstream engineering, manufacturing and review.
Who Ben Is
Ben is a thoughtful and curious engineer who enjoys understanding how things work and taking the time to get designs right. He approaches engineering challenges with a calm, methodical mindset and a genuine interest in learning, whether that means picking up a new CAD tool, exploring a design problem, or supporting analysis work.
Away from project work, Ben’s curiosity carries over into his interests outside the office. He enjoys running along Bournemouth Beach, training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and working on hands on technical projects such as bike rebuilds, 3D printing and custom PC builds. He also firmly believes that good engineering thinking is best supported by tea or coffee, preferably with at least two biscuits.
Why You’d Want to Work With Ben
Ben supports a wide range of design and analysis tasks, contributing careful, well considered work across concept and detailed design activities. He adapts quickly to new tools and industries and brings a steady, reliable presence to project teams.
Clients and colleagues value Ben for:
Strong CAD and Design Support Ben produces clean, accurate models and drawings that provide a solid foundation for design development and downstream engineering work.
Methodical Thinking and Attention to Detail He approaches tasks with care and consistency, ensuring clarity and quality throughout his work.
Willingness to Learn and Take on New Challenges Ben enjoys tackling unfamiliar topics and steadily building his technical capability through hands on experience.
Clear and Professional Communication He works well within teams and communicates clearly, contributing positively to collaborative project environments.
Practical Curiosity His interest in how things are built and used strengthens his design intuition and problem solving approach.
Who Bruce Is
Bruce has been a mechanical design engineer since completing his apprenticeship in 1985. He thrives on tackling new challenges, using his experience to solve problems that have never been encountered before.
Outside work, Bruce enjoys restoring and tinkering with old vehicles. His new man cave currently houses two Austin Sevens, a BMW Isetta bubble car, and a VW T25 campervan, which is next on his list. He has also acquired an old 3D printer and is enjoying exploring new ways to manufacture and innovate.
Why You’d Want to Work With Bruce
Bruce is always keen to support new projects, and help others with design problems they may have. Having Bruce’s wealth of experience and calm, kind Canadian nature to pool on is such real privilege for the Amtek Team and their customers. Amid the varied and detailed work that we do he always manages to bring a fresh perspective with concise and piercing insights with his solutions.
Clients and colleagues value Bruce for:
Multi-industry knowledge From production techniques to mastering multiple CAD packages, clients know his advice is reliable at every stage of a project.
Hands-on approach His attention to detail across manufacturing processes adds a professional finish that clients can confidently rely on.
Big-picture insight Bruce maintains a clear overview of projects, providing perspective that helps teams achieve milestones efficiently and effectively.
Who Dan Is
Dan is an engineer driven by curiosity and a desire to properly understand the problem in front of him. He enjoys digging into the detail, asking the right questions, and helping shape clear requirements, particularly when a brief is still evolving. He thrives on the variety of work at Amtek and enjoys moving between industries, design challenges and analysis tasks.
Alongside his role, Dan is studying for a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a particular focus on structural integrity and failure prevention. This combination of academic study and practical experience gives him a strong understanding of how systems behave in real world conditions, not just how they perform in theory.
Outside of work, Dan spends much of his time in the countryside, helping his wife run a riding school and working on his much loved John Deere tractor. For Dan, practical engineering does not stop at the office.
Why You’d Want to Work With Dan
Dan brings a thoughtful and practical approach to mechanical and structural design, supported by clear communication and a willingness to take ownership of complex tasks. He contributes across aerospace, defence and civil engineering projects, helping turn early ideas into robust, well considered solutions.
Clients and colleagues value Dan for:
Clear Communication and Customer Engagement Dan is comfortable working directly with customers, helping clarify requirements and guide projects in the right direction.
Strong Foundation in Structural Design and FEA He applies analysis tools such as ANSYS with an understanding of structural behaviour and failure mechanisms.
Balanced Engineering Judgement Dan combines hands on experience with academic insight, supporting sound technical decision making.
Continuous Improvement Mindset His background in automation and quality engineering drives a natural focus on efficiency and better ways of working.
Adaptability and Positive Attitude Dan approaches new tools, industries and challenges with enthusiasm and a steady, solutions focused mindset.
Who Dylan is
Dylan’s love of engineering started early, sparked by countless childhood visits to Dorset’s Tank Museum. That curiosity naturally grew into a passion for understanding how things work, blending his strengths in maths and physics with a real enjoyment of functional creativity.
Outside of engineering, Dylan has a wide range of interests. He previously played Call of Duty competitively but chose to step away to focus fully on his engineering studies. He’s also developed an unexpected but much-enjoyed fascination with insects and is currently reading Extraordinary Insects by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson. He’s always happy to share weird and wonderful bug facts with the team, from the sheer number of species out there to favourites like the tiny fairy wasp.
Dylan has played a variety of sports including rugby, football and basketball, alongside karate and MMA, a passion he picked up from his mum. When things slow down, he enjoys board games and has been keen to get an Amtek DnD group going after work.
Why you’d want to work with Dylan
Dylan is a natural problem solver who thrives in an environment where no two days are the same. He enjoys applying creativity in a practical, functional way and while he’ll happily admit he can’t draw much more than a stick figure, his creativity really comes alive through engineering design.
Clients and colleagues value Dylan for
Problem solving Dylan enjoys getting to the heart of a challenge and finding solutions that meet both technical and practical requirements.
Mentorship and support A natural mentor, Dylan is often the first to help bring new team members up to speed. He has also taken on a mentoring role for Amtek’s work experience pupils from local schools, something he takes real pride in.
Attention to requirements and process He is particularly strong at checking and validating designs, ensuring they work within client requirements and strict briefs. Dylan is highly process-oriented and naturally absorbs the constraints and standards of each project to ensure full compliance.
Clear communication Dylan enjoys working directly with customers, discussing briefs, constraints and ideas, and problem-solving in real time to move projects forward efficiently.
Creative engineering While he values structure and process, Dylan’s favourite projects are those that allow him to fully stretch his creativity, exploring bold ideas while staying firmly within the laws of physics.
Who James Is
James is a curious and creative engineer who is driven by solving problems and continuous learning. He enjoys the whole design process from concept to manufacturing drawings, and is rewarded by seeing his designs come to life. James has an undergraduate degree in Motorsport Engineering and a Master’s degree in Composite Materials, as well as a year in the Aerospace and Defence industry. This mix of academia and industry has given him a well-rounded experience of theory and practical engineering.
Outside of work, James enjoys spending time outdoors, whether walking his Golden Retriever Bonnie, cross country running, or climbing mountains.
Why You’d Want to Work With James
As a Graduate Design Engineer, James brings fresh ideas and perspectives to projects. He is proactive, detail-oriented, and keen to understand the wider context of a project, enabling him to contribute effectively from the outset.
Clients and colleagues value James for:
Strong Foundation in FEA James has a strong background in structural analysis tools such as Abaqus to predict and understand failure in both metallic and composite structures.
Strong CAD Experience He has worked with multiple CAD packages to produce high quality models and drawings that meet functional and design requirements.
Eager to Learn James is highly motivated to develop his technical knowledge, particularly in CAD and analysis software, as he works to becoming a more well-rounded engineer.
Communication and Collaboration He works effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing positively to projects and clearly communicating technical concepts clearly.
Who James Is
James is a keen problem solver who uses structured thinking to create thoughtful and robust solutions to technical challenges. He is detail oriented, with a focus on accuracy and quality in his work. Being process driven, James values clear workflows, standards, and repeatable engineering methods.
Outside of work, James enjoys following a range of motorsports and getting out into the countryside on hikes to explore the landscape and its history.
Why You’d Want to Work With James
James is a clear and effective communicator, able to explain and understand engineering concepts and design intent. He is always keen to learn new engineering approaches and concepts, and expand on his CAD capabilities. James has experience across multiple engineering disciplines, and enjoys increasing his understanding into new areas.
Clients and colleagues value James for:
Thoughtful approach to problems. James takes a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Quick to learn. He is quick to understand design requirements, technical restraints, and new engineering concepts.
Comfortable on a range of CAD packages. James can produce accurate and clear models and drawings on a range of CAD software and never shies away from picking up new skills.
Clear, well thought out feedback. James can be relied on providing provides clear, well-structured feedback that supports design development and collaborative engineering work.
Who John is
John is an engineer driven by curiosity about how things work and a genuine enjoyment of problem-solving. He’s the type to get properly stuck in when faced with an engineering challenge, bringing a strong attention to detail and a clear, thoughtful approach to communication throughout.
Outside of work, John is a keen football fan who spends much of his time watching matches and playing most Sundays. He also enjoys working on his car, taking on everything from routine maintenance to repairs and future upgrades, although fixing what’s broken usually comes first. Alongside this, John has a real passion for music and spends time DJing and developing his music production skills using FL Studio.
Why you’d want to work with John
John is proactive, reliable and easy to work with. He listens carefully, stays focused on the task at hand and sees things through, delivering work efficiently, thoroughly and to a consistently high standard.
Clients and colleagues value John for
Positivity and curiosity John brings a positive outlook to his work and sees new challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. No matter how tricky something looks, he’s always willing to dive in and give it his full attention.
Attention to detail He takes pride in doing things properly, making sure every element of his work is carefully considered and nothing is overlooked.
Collaboration John enjoys working as part of a team, combining different skills and perspectives to achieve the best possible outcome on each project.
Strong work ethic Hard-working and committed, John approaches every task with determination and focus, believing that consistent effort is key to achieving strong results.
Curator of the weird and wonderful Around the office, John is known for taking on projects that are a little out of the ordinary. He’s often the go-to person for unusual challenges, tackling them head-on and taking everything in his stride.
Who Luke Is
Luke is an engineer who brings thoroughness to his work and takes pride in his attention to detail. Although regular routine works for him, he enjoys getting out of his comfort zone and tackling unfamiliar design tasks in which he can apply his normal methodical approach to a slightly different set of rules. This is seen as a chance to deepen his understanding of software and methods he already uses, as well as learn potentially new ideas and techniques.
This curiosity for uncharted territory extends to outside of work as well. Following his trip to SE Asia, a desire to see other stunning parts of the globe has stayed with him, something he hopes to do later in life when the time allows. Luke finds great pleasure in countryside hikes and for him exercise is a crucial tool for staying mentally sharp and positive. A strong coffee and nutritional snacks also support good quality engineering work.
Why You’d Want to Work With Luke
Luke’s patience allows him to stay focused on the task at hand and even through those inevitable iterative design steps he can ensure a high-quality solution is produced without rushing. Sometimes a creative block can be overcome with taking a step back and giving the design some thoughtful re-evaluation, which requires patience.
Clients and colleagues value Luke for:
Strong CAD and Design Support Luke produces clean, accurate models and drawings that provide a solid foundation for design development and downstream engineering work.
Methodical Thinking and Attention to Detail He approaches tasks with care and consistency, ensuring clarity and quality throughout his work.
Willingness to Learn and Take on New Challenges Luke enjoys tackling unfamiliar topics and steadily building his technical capability through hands on experience.
Clear and Professional Communication He works well within teams and communicates clearly, contributing positively to collaborative project environments.
Strong Foundation in Structural Design and FEA He applies analysis tools such as ANSYS with an understanding of structural behaviour and failure mechanisms.
Who Michael Is
Michael is a highly capable and disciplined technical engineer with a track record of delivering complex engineering projects from concept through to completion. He combines technical competence with a calm, methodical, and solutions-driven approach, enabling him to work effectively in demanding environments and across evolving briefs.
Michael is equally effective leading engineering projects. He brings strong coordination, clear communication, and a practical mindset to projects that require close collaboration with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
Outside of Work, Michael is quite the sports enthusiast, after achieving a black belt in Karate at the age of 17 he has now progressed to a new martial art, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, alongside strength training, long-distance cycling, and running.
Why You’d Want to Work With Michael
Michael excels at clarifying requirements, asking the right technical questions, and developing robust design solutions, particularly where scope or constraints are still evolving. As an upcoming Project Engineer, he is comfortable working on site when required, helping to resolve issues efficiently and keep programmes on track. This combination of technical depth, professionalism, and emerging leadership makes him a reliable presence on complex engineering projects.
Clients and colleagues value Michael for:
Technical Expertise and Strong CAD Michael exhibits robust design capability by generating accurate, well-defined CAD models and drawings that maintain design integrity and support reliable progression into detailed engineering and manufacture.
Structural Design and FEA Michael applies structural design principles and FEA tools such as ANSYS. He delivers technical analysis to ensure designs are safe, compliant, and optimised.
Project Leadership and Support Michael leads engineering projects with clear technical direction and aligns priorities and workloads to maintain momentum, while providing ongoing engineering support to colleagues.
Quality Assurance and Design Integrity Michael supports design quality through detailed review and technical input, helping ensure outputs are accurate, compliant, and engineered to perform as intended.
Effective Communication and Client Interaction Michael communicates clearly with customers and internal stakeholders, aligning requirements and engineering intent to support informed decisions and drive project progress.
Who Tom Is
An engineer who prospers on seeing projects through from start to finish, but also doesn’t mind working on mini ‘quick win’ solutions. Professional and results driven, he combines design experience with a natural ability to communicate well with those above him and keep work moving smoothly. He takes real pride in delivering engineering work to a high standard, either from scratch or fixing models and drawings from customers to achieve a valuable solution.
Tom is also comfortable working outside of the office environment, with customers and suppliers. He enjoys communication face to face and building strong working relationships, providing on-site support if it is required. Tom has a background of working on Electro-Mechanical systems so has an understanding of both of these fields of engineering.
Outside of work, Tom spends most of his time seemingly stuck in traffic jams and driving his car through potholes, alternatively he is often playing bowls, indoors during the winter months for Southampton or outdoors during the summer for Branksome Park in Poole; where he is one of the best players locally for both Hampshire & Dorset.
Why You’d Want to Work With Tom
Tom supports a wide range of concept, design manufacture and analysis tasks, contributing well considered work across detailed design activities. He keeps a reasonable handle on where we are with our work in larger projects which makes him a reliable presence to project teams, ensuring that projects stay on track.
Clients and colleagues value Tom for:
Engineering judgement rooted in real world experience Tom has spent the start of his career designing and delivering large electro-mechanical systems, mainly for the nuclear industry, which allows him to understand complex designs efficiently and focus on solutions that are safe and practical.
Standards and product awareness With experience in product and compliance management, Tom understands markings, parameters and design constraints. He ensures engineering solutions align with international standards and are delivered efficiently, on time and within budget.
Practical Engineering Experience Across the Full Lifecycle From concept design through to fabrication, testing, and commissioning, Tom understands what it takes to turn designs into working solutions from his background in machining and mechanical assembly, and onsite field testing.
Strong CAD and Design Support Tom produces concise and precise models which are constructed in a professional manner, can be easily understood and, possibly, adapted at a later date and can create drawings that provide clear instructions to the manufacturer to ensure that the design can be made for the customer efficiently and in cost-effective process.
Who Peter Is
Peter is a creative, practical and solutions focused design engineer with a long-standing passion for turning ideas into workable, tangible designs. His enthusiasm for engineering has grown steadily throughout his career, and he approaches every challenge with a constructive, can-do mindset that balances imagination with practicality.
He brings both technical capability and thoughtful judgement to his work, combining experience, research and collaboration to develop concepts into robust, deliverable solutions. Whether working on early-stage ideas or refining detailed designs, Peter is driven by a desire to create outcomes that genuinely work in the real world.
Why you’d want to work with Peter
Peter contributes across a wide range of design activities, drawing on experience from automotive, military and consumer product sectors. He applies lessons learned from previous projects while working closely with colleagues and customers to ensure designs are well considered, clearly developed and aligned with project objectives.
Clients value Peter for:
Clear communication, collaboration and creative engineering Peter works openly with customers and project teams to keep work moving forward in a positive and constructive way. His broad industry experience helps him bring useful perspective to complex design challenges while maintaining strong momentum on projects.
Thoughtful questioning and problem understanding Peter is naturally inquisitive and takes care to fully understand both stated and implied requirements. He is comfortable challenging assumptions where appropriate to ensure the final design is robust, coherent and fit for purpose.
Project awareness and disciplined delivery Throughout the design cycle, Peter remains mindful of budget, programme and gated review requirements. He progresses work efficiently while ensuring key technical and commercial milestones are met.
Practical, real world design thinking From initial concept through to installed product, Peter keeps the end use firmly in mind. He combines practical engineering judgement with lateral thinking to develop designs that are both innovative and manufacturable.
Commitment to quality Peter is dedicated to delivering high quality engineering outputs that align with customer specifications. He takes pride in producing well developed, thoroughly considered designs that reflect Amtek’s commitment to technical excellence.
