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Darren Hawkins

Vertical Transportation Consultant


About Darren

Darren Hawkins works in Lerch Bates Europe’s office providing Vertical Transportation consultancy services. Darren has more than 30 years of experience in the lift industry, covering everything from maintenance, installation, commissioning and project management. Darren primarily specialises in lift installations and modernisation, but has vast experience in project and resource planning. Darren spent his early years working for his family lift business before moving to the installation department of a major company, where he developed the qualifications, skills and experience required to progress to commissioning and major project management.

Areas of Expertise

  • Lift Modernisation
  • Lift Removal
  • Lift Installation
  • Lift Commissioning
  • Project Management
  • Resource Planning

Related Experience

  • Barclays, NatWest and Nationwide Banks
  • University of Exeter
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Credit Suisse
  • Westward Housing
  • Plymouth City Council
  • Jersey General and Southmead Hospitals
  • Government of Jersey

Education

  • NVQ 3 Lift Installation
  • NVQ 4 Lift & Escalator Commissioning
  • IOSH Managing Safety
  • CDM Management
  • University of Northampton Introduction, Fundamentals and Advanced Mechanical Lift Technology
  • University of Northampton Contract Management

Office Location

London, United Kingdom

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