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Meet our Science & Research team.
03/04/2018
Where engineering meets science.
We are a passionate team with an understanding of what our clients need, built-up over decades of experience.
Name.
Ian Durbin
Role.
Mechanical Engineer and S&R designer
Level.
Partner
Experience.
- More than 30 years at Hoare Lea
- Executive Board member with responsibility for Product and Innovation
- Established Oxford and Cambridge offices: S&R hubs
S&R superpower.
Design concepts and strategies
I love to design and make furniture in my workshop – and would actually do it if I had more time!
Name.
Matthew Jones
Role.
Electrical Engineer and lab designer
Level.
Partner
Experience.
- More than 20 years at Hoare Lea
- Finance Board member and managing partner of Oxford and Cambridge Office
- Insight through working for a large contractor before joining Hoare Lea
S&R superpower
HE science and commercial lab schemes
I have spent time on both sides of the industry, which gave me a detailed insight into how I can best serve my clients.
Name.
Andrew Somerville
Role.
Mechanical Engineer and bio-containment specialist
Level.
Director
Experience.
- More than 20 years working on science & research projects
- Worked in UK and abroad
- Very large and small projects
S&R superpower.
Biological research facilities and high containment
In my spare time I love working with animals – I socialise puppies to become medical detection dogs.
Name.
Matthew Phinbow
Role.
Mechanical Engineer and lab designer
Level.
Associate
Experience.
- More than 20 years at Hoare Lea
- Expertise in HE science and commercial lab schemes
S&R superpower.
Adept at understanding user needs
I really enjoy the art of simplifying – so lab users can truly understand their facility and get the best from it.