Liam Purcell

Liam Purcell

Graduate Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Inspector of Rail Accidents

  • Education

    • Wales High School, Rotherham

      1997 - 1999
      A Levels
    • University of Nottingham

      1999 - 2003
      Master of Engineering Civil Engineering
  • Experience

    • AEA Technology Rail

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Graduate Engineer

      Gained valuable experience of the railway industry through placements in the following disciplines:Railway TrackSwitches & CrossingsNoise and VibrationAdhesionTrack RecordingSecondment to Renewals and Maintenance ContractorSupport with Derailment Investigations

    • Resonate

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      Engineer / Consultant

      Specialism in wheel - rail interaction consultancy, particularly at switches/points. Lead Derailment Investigator responding to incidents on a 24/7 call-out basis.Project management of low-adhesion service, facilitating driver training and testing of wheel spin / slip control systems,

    • Resonate

      Jun 2010 - Nov 2012
      Project Engineer
    • Lloyd's Register

      Nov 2012 - Jun 2015
      Consultant

      Consultant - Track and Wheel Rail Interface Assurance

    • Ricardo plc

      Jul 2015 - May 2023
      • Principal Consultant, Engineering Strategy and Performance Team

        Jun 2021 - May 2023
      • Principal Consultant & Team Leader, Intelligent Infrastructure

        Nov 2017 - Jun 2021
      • Principal Consultant - Track and Wheel Rail Interface Assurance

        Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
      • Senior Consultant - Track and Wheel Rail Interface Assurance

        Jul 2015 - Nov 2017
    • Rail Accident Investigation Branch

      May 2023 - now
      Inspector of Rail Accidents
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Civil Engineer

      Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineering Council UK
      Dec 2010