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Andrew Waghorn

Director - Ground Engineering at Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd

Andrew Waghorn has a strong background in the ground engineering industry. Andrew is currently serving as the Director of Ground Engineering at Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd, where they lead the division responsible for various techniques and methodologies in the field. Their role involves developing the business structure and strategy to achieve growth and sustainability, improving business performance, and ensuring the delivery of key objectives.

Before joining Aarsleff, Andrew worked as the Operations Director at J. Murphy & Sons Limited, overseeing the consolidation of UK and Irish piling businesses under the Murphy Ground Engineering brand. Andrew successfully aligned capabilities with the internal group demands and enhanced the group's self-delivery operating model.

Prior to that, Andrew held the role of Divisional Director at Van Elle. Andrew was responsible for the overall management and control of the Piling Division, contributing to a significant increase in the company's turnover and profit growth. Andrew also played a key role in developing and optimizing divisional resources and structure to achieve strategic goals and exceed performance targets.

Overall, Andrew Waghorn's work experience demonstrates their expertise in ground engineering, their ability to drive business growth, and their strong leadership skills in managing and developing successful teams.

Andrew Waghorn has a solid education background. In 1998, they started their studies at Keele University and completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geology/Earth Science in 2001. Following this, they pursued further education by enrolling at the University of Birmingham in 2010, where they obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Geotechnical Engineering and Management in 2011.

To expand their knowledge beyond the technical field, Andrew furthered their education by pursuing an MBA at the University of Derby from 2011 to 2013. This degree focused on Business Administration and Management, offering him a wider perspective and skills applicable to diverse leadership roles.

Additionally, Andrew has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In October 2013, they became a Chartered Manager (CMgr) through the Chartered Management Institute. Furthermore, they earned a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the University of Derby in October 2013, allowing him to further develop their leadership capabilities. In April 2017, Andrew attained the status of a Chartered Engineer (CEng) from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), highlighting their expertise and professional recognition in the field of engineering. To enhance their professional qualifications, they also achieved the designation of a Registered Geotechnical Engineering Professional (RoGEP) from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in October 2017.

With their diverse educational background, Andrew Waghorn possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, managerial skills, and leadership capabilities.

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd

Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd is a subsidiary of Aarsleff A/S, one of Denmark’s leading civil engineering contractors. Entering the UK market in the late 1980s the company has grown rapidly to become one of the leading Driven Piling and Ground Engineering contractors specialising in the design & installation of: • Precast Concrete piles • Steel Bearing piles • Timber piles • Precast Concrete Ground Beams • Sheet Piling, King Post Walls & Retaining Structures • Ground Anchors • Soil Nails • Drilling and Grouting • SFA and Mini Piling • Bored Piling Through a programme of continuous investment Aarsleff’s sister company, Centrum Pile Ltd, has established a state–of-the-art pile manufacturing facility in Newark, Nottinghamshire from where it delivers precast reinforced concrete piles to service both Aarsleff’s contracts and its own client base. When implementing projects, we at Aarsleff are able to draw on our many years of experience in ground engineering which makes us a strong partner on schemes of all sizes from slope stabilisation projects to multi use developments needing a variety of retaining and/or geotechnical solutions. Aarsleff's in-house Design & Engineering department work to provide the best and most cost-effective solutions to solve complex ground engineering projects – by means of permanent as well as temporary structures. Their expertise and capabilities makes Aarsleff very competitive and attractive to its clients, ensuring a technically and financially strong solution to the customer’s project.


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