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About Pete Reading
Peter is a geotechnical Consultant who has experience working for both clients and contractors on residential, commercial and large infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Peter is experienced in tender preparation, cost plans and cost reporting, technical support and reporting as well as providing contract administration under the ICE suite of contracts.
Peter’s projects to date have included residential civil infrastructure, including technical support for the Thames Tideway; lower Thames crossing Stonehenge bypass; HS2 and HS1 the channel tunnel and numerous other major infrastructure projects as well as many smaller developments and projects.
Professional Experience
WITH THE COMPANY SINCE 2011 | OVER 54 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY
Peter has been a Geotechnical Consultant at SOCOTEC UK since 2011. Prior to Peters current position, Peter was co-founder and Technical Director at Equipe Group. Prior to this Peter has previously worked for companies such as ESG where he was Associate Director; Soil Mechanics ; Exploration Associates; Terresearch/Taylor Woodrow and Cementation.
Qualifications
Education
1971 to 1975 Willesden Technical College
1982 to 1986 Open University
1989 to 1992 Surrey University
Professional Licences and Certification
UK Registered Ground Engineering Adviser (2013)
Chartered Geologist
Chartered Scientist
PgDip Geotechnical Engineering – Surrey University
BA Earth Science and Mathematics – Open University
Fellow of the Geological Society – FGS
HNC Civil Engineering endorsed in geotechnical engineering– Willesden Technical College
ONC Civil Engineering- Willesden Technical College
A1 NVQ Assessor for Land Drilling; Geotechnical Laboratory and field testing; Occupational Work Supervision to level 2 and 3.
PTLLs Preparing to Teach for Lifelong Learning;. Warwick University 2010.
BDA lifetime achievement award for contribution to the industry 2024