Bob Swayne, Eng. Tech., AMIHEEM
(Principal – The Hampden Consultancy)

Bob has had extensive experience in the building engineering services field for many years, having worked with a number of engineering services consultancies and major UK contractors.

Before setting up The Hampden Consultancy, he spent 3 years with Laing Management where he was employed as a senior building services design co-ordination manager responsible for overseeing the installation and commissioning of various engineering services at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital.

Throughout his professional career he has been involved in the design, specification, supervision and/or project management of mechanical & electrical engineering services installations on a wide range of projects, located both in the UK and overseas.

These projects have included major new hospitals, airport terminal buildings, royal palaces, banking & commercial buildings, government laboratories, hotel & leisure facilities, military facilities and the renovation of ‘listed’ buildings.

In addition, during this time Bob has also been involved in the revision and updating of a number of Health Building Notes on behalf of the Department of Health and NHS Estates, including assessing relevant departmental cost allowances for engineering services. He has also recently assisted in the updating of HTM2025 [Ventilation in Healthcare Premises], which is now incorporated within HTM03-01 [Specialised ventilation for healthcare premises].

Bob is also a member of the UK Register of Expert Witnesses and has been retained as a non-legal Expert Determiner for contracted mediation panels.