Mike is a Geotechnical Engineer and Director at COWI UK Ltd with over 30 years’ experience primarily spent in the tunnelling industry on projects that include the Channel Tunnel, Jubilee Line Extension and Crossrail.  During his 20+ years on Crossrail, where he held the role of Head of Geotechnics, he was involved in all stages of its development, from early feasibility design, the passage of the Hybrid Bill though Parliament, detailed design and ultimately construction.  Mike held technical authority for all geotechnical matters on Crossrail and his responsibilities included the design and procurement of Crossrail’s ground investigations, defining the geotechnical requirements and standards during design as well as geotechnical oversight and support during construction.