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Testimonials
"Ben Bentley is a brilliant do-er and being a geotechnical engineer with a civils background he has the skills to carry out any geotech oriented tasks involving civils and mining. Ben has a very good understanding of drill rigs, and especially diamond rigs. He has also shown good skills in managing drill contractors, and would be an asset to supervise geotechnical associated roles"
May 3, 2011
Vincent Morel, Chief Geologist,
MPD Congo SA
"Ben has been a core member of the Geotechnical Drilling Team since his arrival and has made a significant contribution to the geotechnical and structural understanding of the Zanaga iron ore deposit. In this role Ben has been involved in all aspects of the geotechnical drilling campaign which has totalled well in excess of 20,000 meters of diamond drilling. His tasks and responsibilities have included drill hole planning, drilling supervision, core logging; structural and geotechnical including the capture of high confidence orientated structures and discontinuities in the core. Ben has also worked to improve logging practices and techniques and assisted with the training and mentoring of local geologists and less experienced geotechnical engineers on the project."
April 15th, 2011
Jeremy Gibbs, GIS & Data Manager,
Jumelles Technical Services
"With very little briefing Ben was instrumental in running 7 projects in the Bolton area in tandem. Dealing with site staff, suppliers and the client Ben worked tirelessly to complete these projects. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ben to other companies and certainly would look to use him again in the very near future."
May 19, 2010
John Lawrence, Director
Structural Soils
"Ben is a truly vocational Geotechnical Engineer. Clients frequently ask for him by name, and he is always an excellent ambassador on site. He adapts quickly to new environments and we would not hesitate to second him anywhere in the world. As one of our client's told us - they wish more were like him!"
December 2009
Sam Fielder, Managing Director
Fielder Environmental Geotechnics Ltd
"Ben carried out field geotechnical work under very difficult logistical conditions in Angola. If it were not for him, I doubt that the project would have been successful. Ben was dedicated in logistical arrangements, his professional brief and in carrying responsibility for health and safety of site personnel."
December 2009
Bruce Engelsman, Associate
SRK Consulting (South Africa) Pty
"We have used Ben on a number of occasions where we need someone with site management ability and depth of experience who we can confidently rely on to ensure ground investigation work is carried out consistently to a high standard. In addition to this, he is also a pleasure to work with."
December 2009
Adrian Stevens, Northern Geotechnical Manager
Costain Geotechnical
"Ben has always performed very well and undertaken his duties with due professionalism and diligence. The standard of his technical work has always been satisfactory and he has maintained good relationships with our Clients in sometimes difficult circumstances."
September 2009
Jeremy Moore, Director
Emerson Moore Drilling Ltd.
"We found Ben to be punctual, personable and efficient, engaging well with staff, subcontractors and clients alike. He delivered field investigations for us in a professional manner and we would be happy to procure his services again."
April 2008
Chriss Everitt, Associate Director
WSP Environmental
"A good level of on site management and control was necessary and Ben fully satisfied this criteria.
Ben provided an excellent level of service in arranging and managing the works and provided proactive management to arrange access to exploratory hole positions on a site that had very significant access constraints. Under Ben’s direction and control the intrusive site investigation works were conducted in a professional manner in accordance with a detailed scope of works. The project programme was on time and within budget. I would not hesitate to use Ben’s services in the future for works of this nature."
March 2008
Simon Johnson, Principal Environmental Consultant
White Young Green Plc.
"Having known Ben for over 10 years I have always found him to be of good character and have no hesitations offering him a character references."
January 2008
Dr. Lawrence I. Bowden, Senior Assistant Geo-Environmental Scientist
Scott Wilson Ltd.
"He has a professional work ethic and adapts his skills and manner to suit any working environment, his approach allows him to get the best out of those he works alongside. With his experience and professionalism, Ben would is an asset to any company in which he works. I would highly reccommed his services to anyone considering employing him."
May 2007
Cheryl Baxter, Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Costain Geotechnical
"Ben's role on these investigations was Senior Geotechnical Engineer, many of which were complex and required careful planning to complete within tight timescales and budgets whilst extracting good quality factual information for reporting purposes. Ben had all the necessary knowledge, people skills, organisational skills etc and managed a number of stressful and difficult situations with a great deal of composure."
August 2006
Euan Mackenzie, Geotechnical Engineer
Faber Maunsell
"I found Ben to be a well organised, efficient and enthusiastic young man, who got the job done without fuss."
October 2005
Hugh Samuel, Geotechnical Expert
Buro Happold
"In his role Ben demonstrated a number of admirable qualities including punctuality, problem solving, leadership, strong interpersonal skills and accurate record keeping."
October 2005
Jonathon Barker, Geotechnical Engineer
Atkins
"Mr.Bentley’s knowledge, experience, hard work and commitment to these projects have left me in no doubt that he would be an asset to anyone wishing to utilise his services"
June 2005
Steven Nutter, Construction Co-Ordinator
British Nuclear Group (formerly British Nuclear Fuels)
For a complete set of references do not hesitate to contact us.