Andrew T Williams biography

Andrew began his career in engineering as an Aircraft Technician (Propulsion) in the Royal Air Force. On completion of a 12-year engagement, he joined Rolls-Royce, writing nuclear safety justifications for submarine reactor instrumentation, control and protection systems. Andrew then moved into project management of nuclear safety for submarine and land-based reactor plant, and shore-side support facilities. Following a spell of Business Process Re-engineering, Andrew moved back into a technical role, compiling the safety case for the control panels in a new class of submarine manoeuvring room. This grew into a project leadership role, working with other defence companies on de-risking the acquisition of Platform Management Systems for future warships. In parallel, Andrew was seconded to another Rolls-Royce company as Project Manager for Type 45 Destroyer stabiliser and steering gear controls. Following the Rolls-Royce acquisition of the Vickers Ulstein group of companies, Andrew was a key figure in initiating and managing a project to work up an Industrial Design Manual to give all commercial marine product operator interfaces a common look and feel. Until recently, Andrew was responsible for the leadership and project management of a large part of a pan-European, 48-partner, four-year R&D project focused on improving the safety, environmental friendliness and competitiveness of European maritime transport. Andrew joined the new Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear business at Easter this year, and is currently Programme Manager - In-Service Support. Through is career in engineering, Andrew has been registered as an Engineering Technician and an Incorporated Engineer, and is currently registered as a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Manager.