Michael Beaumont

Michael is an experienced and respected engineer within the specialised Industrial Chimney Industry. Having managed the leading UK Company within this market he now acts as an independent consultant and provides a committed, highly supportive and enthusiastic service to help his clients achieve their needs. He will always consider alternative methods and designs to give practical results and cost effective answers to meet their requirements.

He represents the industry at all levels in standards, safety and training in addition to being a recognised expert witness. With over 35 years involvement in the industry he has unrivalled practical and technical knowledge.

Expertise

• Member of CICIND (International Committee on Industrial Chimneys) and past Governing Board member.
• Chairman of CICIND industrial steel chimney committee and member of the Metallic committee.
• Convenor of CEN/TC 250 WG3 – Euro-code BS EN 13084-6 Steel Chimneys.
• Chairman of BS committee B/525/13 which represents BS interest for EN 13086 and associated codes.
• Advisor to British Standards with regard to BS4076 Industrial Steel Chimneys.
• Advisor to HSE on matters pertaining to steel chimneys. Honorary Live Vice President of ATLAS (Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists)
• Expert witness recognised by the HSE and ATLAS. Member of CITB committees with regard to NVQ’s and training of Steeplejacks.

Background

Born in London and educated at Dulwich and Southampton Michael commenced working in the family business F E Beaumont Ltd in 1973. He was responsible for major contracts in Guernsey and, as a Director of the company, the installation of over 160 chimneys at the Toyota plant, Burnaston, Derbyshire. In 1991 he became the Managing Director and was responsible for steering the company through difficult market conditions.

He formed Beaumont Specialist Fabrications in 2001 but in 2006 realised that the market conditions were such that a highly specialised manufacturing company was not what the market place required.

The consultancy Beaumont Technical Services Ltd was formed to allow his unique industry experience to benefit both existing and new customers on a worldwide basis.