Barry Burnell

Marine Surveyor

Personal Statement

I am a reliable and well organised marine surveyor with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field; I have excellent time management skills and can accept any challenge with enthusiasm and common sense. I am well versed dealing with the public, my strengths include building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and colleagues and utilising strong skills in all levels of communication to ensure that all work is completed with the minimum of fuss and within the necessary timescale. I provide a high-quality service including in-depth reports and can work well as part of a team or on my own. These positive attributes, together with confidence, self-motivation, an excellent work ethic and enthusiasm are coupled with my commitment to ongoing personal and professional developments.

Feb 2018 - Current

Principal Marine Surveyor / Director

In this role I carry out inspections/ surveys across the UK on many types of vessels, however I specialise in narrow boats and barges, this is then complete with an immensely detailed report. My responsibilities include carrying out thorough surveys at all levels on all vessel types, audio and copy typing, dealing with both new and existing clients professionally and managing the di

June 2019 – January 2022

Engineer, Crane Operator / Co-Director

In this role I covered many aspects of the industry including operating a crane to lift vessels in and out of the water, welding services, engine and boat maintenance, solar installation, and general boat repairs along with the usual business responsibilities including dealing with customers and staff and the day to day running of the company.

June 2019 – January 2022

Supervisor/ Acting Sergeant - Police Constable

Initially I started out as a police constable working my way up through the ranks to then becoming an Acting Sergeant, I covered many aspects in the police force from firearms, road policing (traffic) to becoming a line manager for all PCSO’s/ specialist training officer.

Skills & Field Expertise

Ability to write detailed reports
Usual MS office packages inclusive of Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to draft letters and correspondence accurately and use templates independently
Ability to book appointments and manage a diary
Exceptional time keeping
Great communication skills
Mechanical skills in practice and understanding
Welding of Mild Steel both MIG / Stick
Engineering diagram drawing and explanation
Qualified crane operator under 100t
Surveying of Iron and steel & GRP craft
Mechanical surveys of small craft ▪ MSc Motorsport Engineering
The recreational craft directive (RCD /RCR) and CE / UKCA standards
Ultrasonic thickness testing
Firefighting equipment
Boat safety scheme (BSS)
Marine corrosion
Cathodic protection
Osmosis and simple stability
Marine paint coating knowledge
Mediation and presenting expert evidence int the courtroom or in an arbitration

For Surveys Call Elliott Berry on 07707 150 050 or
Barry Burnell on 07707 150 049