Isle of Scilly Link - Harbours Project Team

Cornwall Council

Tim Wood

Position: Head of Design for Cornwall Council and Project Director for IOS Link Harbours Project

My role: I am responsible for the overall delivery of the Isles of Scilly Link proposals including the Harbour Works. I represent Cornwall Council on the Route Partnership and I am lead person for Cornwall Council as accountable body to the project funders.

About me: I was born in Cornwall and started working for the Council in 1983.  I am a civil engineer by training, becoming a Chartered Engineer in 1991. I have specialised in highway structures and contracts and was resident project manager on the Tamar Bridge Strengthening and Widening Project. I live in Truro with my wife and four children.


Nicola Yeates

Position: Senior Project Manager for Cornwall Council and Project Manager for IOS Link Harbours Project

My role: I manage the delivery of the Isles of Scilly link proposals on a day to day basis including the Harbour Works contract.  My aim is to deliver a scheme on time and to budget, which meets the user requirements.

About me: I am a chartered Civil Engineer with experience in roads, structures and transportation projects.  I joined Cornwall Council in 1988 and have overseen the delivery of numerous contracts, including the refurbishment of a former railway bridge on the Camel Trail at Padstow creating a vital link along this popular leisure route.  I have been involved with the current project from early stages and am looking forward to moving ahead with the construction phase.


Dave Simpson

Position: Newquay Airport Construction Manager and Construction Manager for IOS Link Harbours Project

My role: I am involved in the selection of an operator for the Project's new vessel, and also the preparatory work for construction of the harbours.

About me:I moved to Cornwall aged 3 and have lived with my family near Marazion for the last 23 years.  I am a chartered civil engineer and have a professional qualification in social work. I have worked on construction sites in Saudi Arabia and the west country for a total of 20 years and am a former Divisional Surveyor for West Cornwall responsible for highway safety and maintenance.   I am a keen supporter of the Cornish Pirates.

 
View along Penzance harbour
 
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