IExpE Mentoring Programme

The IExpE Mentoring Programme connects members with experienced professionals who are happy to share their knowledge, insights and guidance.

Whether you are looking to develop your career, gain a fresh perspective on a challenge, expand your industry knowledge or build your professional confidence, our mentors are here to support you.

Each mentor brings a unique range of experience and expertise. You can browse their profiles to learn more about their background, current role and specialist areas before deciding who you would like to connect with.

If you would like to request mentoring from one of our mentors, simply select their profile and submit your request. The IExpE team will review your request and introduce you by sharing the mentor's contact details so you can arrange your mentoring conversations.

The Mentoring Programme is an exclusive benefit for IExpE members and is available only within the Members' Area of the website.

Krzysztof Skubis

Role: Ammunition Technician (Instructor)

Sector: Explosives Safety Management, Ammunition Technical Services, Ammunition Storage & Through-Life Management, Munitions Inspection & Investigation, Demolition & Disposal Operations, EOD Support, Risk Assessment & Safety Assurance, Technical Training, Coaching & Mentoring, Military Engineering Practice

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Mark Smith

Role: BAE Systems - High Hazard Advisor North / Test and Evaluation.

Sector: As mentioned above – I am more specialised is the Defence sector, coving all natures of Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives. 22 Years experience with the UK Ministry of Defence. 6 Years experience with Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics. 6 Years experience with BAE Systems and my current employer.

Group: I attend Explosive Industries Group (EIG) meeting and have carried out some tasks for the EIG around Explosive Safety

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Nick Negus

Role: Explosives Store Operator

Sector: Small (<50g) and special application charges.

Group: Not currently involved with any groups

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Philip Hunt

Role: Principal Consultant, Engage Technical Solutions Ltd

Sector: Explosives, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosive Safety (WOME), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Counter-IED, Electronic Warfare (EW), ECM and CEMA , Counter-UAS and Force Protection, Defence Capability Development, Training Design, Delivery and Instructor Development, Safety, Compliance and Assurance, Intelligence, OSINT and Threat Assessment, Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring, Defence and Security Consultancy

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Rhydian Harries

Role: Managing Director

Sector: Test & Evaluation (Complex Trials), Safety Engineering and Technical Assurance.

Group: I am not part of any IExpE groups; however, I used to attend the SSSG (pre- ESSG) and chair the Test, Trials & Laboratories Expert Working Group for many years.

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Richard Turnbull

Role: Principal Consultant – Botettan Consultancy

Sector: Drill & Blast Engineering, Surface Mining Operations, Operational Improvement, Explosives Management, Technical Consulting, Business Improvement, KPI & Performance Systems, Leadership & Team Development, Project Delivery, Mentoring & Professional Development

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Sarah Rowland

Role: 721 Sqn, 11 EOD&S Regt RLC, Senior Ammunition Technician

Sector: Ministry of Defence

Group: Women in Explosives Group

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Stephen Miller

Role: Explosives Engineer/Trials Conducting Officer

Sector: Defence/Entertainment: Shaped Charges, Explosives Trials, Stage/Movie Pyrotechnic/Explosive Special Effects, Fireworks and Professional Registration.

Group: Skills & Competence Working Group, Safety Working Group

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Steven McAllen

Role: Manufacturing Engineer (Explosives), AWE

Sector: Explosives manufacturing and process engineering; explosive ordnance engineering; manufacturing and quality engineering; aerospace quality assurance.

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