Thomas Bishop

MEP Engineer and Project Manager

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MEP Engineering & Expert Consultant Ltd
Thomas Bishop

MEP Engineer and Project Manager

About Thomas

Thomas is a professionally qualified independent MEP Engineer/Expert Consultant and Senior MEP Project Manager, operating in the UK / European, Middle East, Far East and Americas markets.

He is experienced in both design and construction matters, addressing multi-disciplinary items across mechanical, electrical, plumbing/drainage (hydraulics), ELV, security and fire protection/detection works.

Thomas has over 35 years MEP managerial experience, with over 25 years international experience, dealing with all aspects of design and construction in the field of MEP services. He has worked on several high profile major projects throughout the world.

He has been involved in several high-profile MEP disputes and compiled technical reports into various design and construction activities including investigations, negotiation and resolution of technical and construction related claims, counter claims, mitigation, and arbitration; including cross-examination as an expert witness.

Experience

Notably projects within Thomas’ portfolio include:

  • Desalination Facility, Doha, Qatar – preparing technical reports for ICC Arbitration.
  • NAQA’A Desalination Facility, Umm Al Quwain, UAE  – Surveying, investigating and reporting on HVAC systems, including an investigation into chiller plants and CHW networks.
  • North West Rail Link, Sydney, Australia – Reporting on several MEP issues ranging from computer rooms A/C systems, BIM implementation, Project Wide Deficiencies and overall MEP Design Deficiencies.
  • Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait – Investigating and reporting on failings of project wide SCADA system.
  • Abraj Quartier Towers 1 & 2, Doha, Qatar –  Preparing details technical reports for deployment in ICC Arbitration.
  • London Business School, UK – Undertaking a full design appraisal of the various electrical systems, including fire detection and security systems.
  • District Heating Network, London, UK – Investigating primary, secondary and tertiary LTHW networks.
  • Water Treatment Facility (HS2), UK – Conducting comprehensive investigation, including investigation of control failures, installation conflicts/coordination and water quality deliverables.
  • London City Airport. UK – Conducting construction analysis for the Baggage Handling Systems.
  • Muscat International Airport, Oman – Addressing multiple claims and counterclaims related to all MEP activities, including airport terminal and air-side operations. Carrying out surveys, investigations and preparation of technical reports for ICC Arbitration.
  • Jeddah International Airport, KSA – Full design analysis and preparation of claim documents for the new international cargo facility; including analysis of HVAC, HV/LV electrical and hydraulic systems, irrigation, and site/storm drainage.
  • Taif Airport & Airbase, KSA – Carried out a full design analysis of the mechanical, electrical and P&D for typhoon jet simulator facility, including 12 support buildings. Supplying reports and quantum assessments related to various design failures.
  • Atlantis The Royal, The Palm, Dubai, UAE – Engaged as MEP technical expert for preparing and presenting a technical report to DIAC standards into the complete MEP design and installation for the residence towers, apartments and villas from tender to completion.
  • Yas Marina F1 Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Undertaking design appraisal together with preparation of technical reports into construction failures.
  • Precious Metals Refinery, Sohar, Oman – MEP consultant for the R&D of a conceptual refinery.

Qualifications

Thomas holds a number of professional qualifications and memberships:

  • Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
  • Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – US (MIEEE)
  • Past Member, Institute of Directors, UK
  • Chartered Institution of Arbitration Registered (CIArb)
  • Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Registered
  • Past Central Liaison for the British University in Dubai, UAE
  • Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers Registered (CIBSE)
  • Former central liaison with the Green Building Association in Dubai
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Registered