Andrew Tomlinson BSc (Hons) MSc FGS
23 Oakleigh Road, Oldswinford, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2JX
Email: Tomlinson.andy@gmail.com
Mobile: 07817149700 Home: 01384 376576
A 2013 MSc graduate in Engineering Geology at the University of Portsmouth, now working as a Graduate
Geotechnical Engineer at Leeke Associates Ltd. Currently working towards Chartered Geologist status with the
Geological Society of London.
Industry-related Employment
October 2013 – Present
Leeke Associates Ltd, 147 Worcester Road, Hagley, West Midlands, DY9 0NW
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Working as a consultant geotechnical engineer, working on a variety of projects. Responsibilities include site
supervision, carrying out desk studies, interpreting site investigation results, developing ground models and
completing geotechnical designs.
A selection of projects undertaken include:
National Level Crossings
A large national scheme run by Birse Rail on behalf of Network Rail, with the objective of installing automated
gates and CCTV systems at user worked crossing sites across the country, with a view to monitoring their usage
and eventually closing the crossings. Involved with the overall design of individual sites, and conducting
additional on-site surveys where required.
Rise Hill, Cumbria
Designing an alternative drainage scheme at a railway embankment in Cumbria. The initial design involved a
thrust-bored cross-embankment drain running beneath the railway. Network Rail were concerned that this
would affect the stability of the embankment, so an alternative design was required. The alternative scheme
was designed to Network Rail standard NR-L3-CIV-02A to -02C.
Tring Cutting, Hertfordshire
Conducting roped access earthwork inspections on over-steep cutting slopes, observing and recording any
signs of slope instability and past failures. Also supervised a ground investigation, liaising with contactors and
land owners in the process, and prepared Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets and other Health and
Safety documents. Observations and results were then used to interpret the ground conditions and develop an
interpretative ground model, after which a series of options for remediation were presented to Network Rail
for their consideration.
SBH1 Desk Study, Liverpool
Carrying out a desk study into shallow mineworkings beneath the main railway line between Liverpool and
Manchester, as part of Network Rail’s electrification scheme. The area of study consisted of 10 miles of railway
between Huyton and Ashton-in-Makerfield. A site visit was carried out, along with visits to local libraries and
museums to gather any additional information not provided by Network Rail. A composite plan and long
section was produced showing the inferred locations of shallow coal seams beneath the railway, along with a
desk study report, risk assessment and proposed Phase 1 ground investigation.
October 2012 – October 2013
Geotechnics Ltd, 203 Torrington Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry, CV4 9AP.
Graduate Engineer
Responsibilities include setting out and supervising site investigations, including cable percussion drilling,
rotary drilling, window sampling and trial pitting. Supervisor role involves ensuring appropriate health and
safety is being undertaken and ensuring the work is being carried out to the client’s specification.
Other responsibilities include project management during site works and preparation of exploratory hole
records and factual reports.
A selection of projects undertaken include:
CB1 Development: Buildings H1, M3 – Cambridge
Involved in the supervision of site works, the logging of samples and the preparation of preliminary logs. Also
liaised with representatives from Mott Macdonald for installation instructions, and co-ordinated with plant
hire companies when delivering goods to site. Works included 8 cable percussion boreholes to 20-30m depth,
10 windowless sample holes to 5m depth and 14 hand-excavated trial pits to 1.50m depth.
Abberton Reservoir – Colchester
Involved in the later stages of a large long term project, assisting in the installation of permanent ground
monitoring, including vibrating-wire piezometers, extensometers and inclinometers in the recently completed
expansion of the existing earthworks dam at Abberton Reservoir.
Carsington Pastures Wind Farm – Derbyshire
Assisting in the supervision of more than 30 rotary drillholes to depths varying between 20m and 40m, and
logging the core on site. The purpose of the investigation was to confirm that the limestone bedrock would be
suitable to construct a series of wind turbines.
M5 Junction 4
Supervising night works on the M5 motorway and the slip roads and roundabout of Junction 4. The works
included hand-held window sampling in the embankments and cuttings to the north and south of Junction 4,
rotary drilling in the hard shoulder of the motorway, and cable percussion boreholes, window sampling and
hand-excavated trial pits with CBRs. Responsibilities included the supervision of the works, liasing with the
client, liasing with the traffic management contractor, producing invoices and writing the factual report.
Abbeywood Station – East London
Supervising and project managing works for the improvement of Abbeywood Station as part of the Crossrail
project. Works included 3 cable percussion boreholes and 12 plate load tests. Responsibilities included
supervision of site work, logging samples, producing invoices and factual reports, and assisting the Principal
Engineer in recommending load increments for the plate load testing to the client, and interpreting the results.
Other Employment
August 2006 – September 2008
PC World, Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Dudley.
Sales Advisor
Responsibilities included customer service, cash handling, completion of high value customer credit
agreements, up-selling products and services in line with daily personal and team targets. Developed customer
service skills further through provision of technical advice and assistance as a member of the PC Lab. Attained
a high level of transferable skills in reaching targets in sales of technical products and customer service.
Education
September 2011 – September
2012
September 2008 – June 2011
September 2006 – June 2008
September 2001 – June 2006
University of Portsmouth
MSc Engineering Geology
University of Plymouth
BSc (Hons) Applied Geology
King Edward VI College,
Stourbridge
AS/A-Levels
Redhill School, Stoubridge
GCSEs
Passed
Obtained – 2:2
Geology – B
Geography – B
Computing – C
General Studies – C
10 GCSEs grades A – C
Intermediate GNVQ ICT (Merit)
Skills/Professional Qualifications
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card holder.
Personal Track Safety (PTS) certified.
SSSTS – Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme.
IRATA Level 1 qualified – Roped Access.
EUSR – Competent Person.
Trained in the use of CAT & GENNY.
Soil and rock logging according to BS5930:1999 + A2 (2010).
Fellow of the Geological Society of London (FGS).
Full clean UK driving licence.
Emergency First Aid at Work – St John Ambulance.
Interests
I have a passion for Rugby Union, having played for Stourbridge Rugby Football Club from the age of 6. I have
represented school and college on numerous occasions, and I have represented the University of Plymouth,
having played against other universities in the BUCS national leagues and against local clubs throughout south
west England in local leagues and cup competitions. During my time at the University of Portsmouth, I have
played for Portsmouth RFC. I currently play for Stourbridge Lions RFC.
I was particularly proud to have been named Player of the Year 2008 for my contributions as a player for
Stourbridge RFC.
Other interests include rock climbing, cycling and Xbox 360 gaming. I enjoy socializing with friends and
colleagues in my free time. I listen to a wide range of music and enjoy attending live concerts and events
whenever I can. I also enjoy reading a wide variety of genres spanning from science-fiction and fantasy to nonfiction.
References
Mr Andrew Naylor
Director
Leeke Associates Ltd
The Courtyard
147 Worcester Road
Hagley
West Midlands
DY9 0NW
Dr Andy Gibson
University of Portsmouth
School of Environmental & Earth Sciences
Burnaby Building
Burnaby Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3QL