Stephen holds the position of Senior Engineer Surveyor in charge of the field services division responsible for statutory inspections, maintenance audits and the witnessing of lift installations. Previously an Engineer Surveyor for Ajax Insurance and Guardian Royal Exchange where he spent 20 years responsible for field surveys in various districts. For twelve years prior to this Stephen was an inspection engineer working on lifts, cranes and lifting equipment for ICI, and is registered with The Engineering Council and is a member of The Incorporated Institute of Executive Engineers.