Management Team Profiles

HVMS has assembled a highly qualified management team, bringing a wealth of industry experience and expertise to HVMS clients.

Management Team
Andrew Pierce
David Swadling
Mark McGovern BEng. CEng. MIEE
Daniel Cohen MICM
Martin Avis
Anuj Nayyar CEng MSC BEng MIET MCIM
Terry Humphreys MISM
Jim Radcliffe CMIOSH, MIIRSM, MCIPD

Andrew Pierce, Managing Director
Andrew is the son of High Voltage Maintenance Services founder Roger Pierce. Having completed his BTEC ONC/HNC with British Telecom Andrew joined the family business and has nearly twenty years experience working in all areas of HVMS. Andrew took over stewardship of the business following an MBO and retirement of Roger Pierce in 2004 and has since ensured its +300% growth.

David Swadling, Commercial Director
Like Andrew, David completed his BTEC ONC/HNC Apprenticeship but within the Aerospace and Defense industry, before moving in to the Transmission and Distribution sector in 1991 with first Lindley Thompson Transformers, then Schneider Electric Commercial Division where he was responsible for group sales to the major Distribution Network Operators in the South East. More recently David worked as National Sales Manager for ABB Power Technology and Business Development Manager for AREVA T&D before joining HVMS in 2005 to develop HVMS’s strategic growth and more specifically its project capability in the Private Networks arena.

Mark McGovern BEng. CEng. MIEE, Engineering Manager
Mark completed his Bachelors Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Salford University sponsored by British Steel and has extensive industry experience, having been a Senior Authorised Engineer since 1991 working in the Steel and Cement Industries. Mark made the move into the Utility Sector in 2001 with EDF Energy where he has undertaken a variety of 11-132kV construction projects. Mark has responsibility as the company authorising engineer, and has overall engineering responsibility for all HVMS operational activities.

Daniel Cohen MICM, Operations Manager
Daniel started with London Electricity in 1991 before joining HVMS from 24Seven (now EDF Energy) in 2003 bringing a wealth of Asset Management and Finance experience to HVMS. Daniel has been instrumental in growing the HVMS Utilities portfolio principally with EDF Energy and other DNOs. He is responsible for the overall development of the operations of the business

Martin Avis, Private Networks Operations Manager
Martin joined HVMS in March 2008 having served his five year advanced apprenticeship with a high voltage maintenance and installation company. Martin has gained significant experience in high and low voltage applications including cable jointing, switching and plant maintenance. Martin has completed C&G courses in Electrical Installation and High Voltage Operational Safety and is currently undertaking an HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Since joining HVMS Martin completed his IOSH Safety Management course and Environmental NVQ’s as well as becoming authorised as a ‘Senior Authorised Person’ under HVMS Distribution Safety Rules. Since arriving at HVMS, Martin has deservedly earned the trust and respect of clients and colleagues alike and as a result recently gained promotion from Project Manager to Private Networks Operations Manager.

Anuj Nayyar CEng MSC BEng MIET MCIM, Technical Manager
Anuj joined HVMS in 2010 and is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with an MSc in Professional Management and a BEng in Electrical & Electronic engineering. He has over 12 years electrical engineering experience, involving the design of intelligent HV and LV distribution systems for both electricity and water utilities as well as infrastructure projects. He has designed large electrical distribution schemes for clients in the UK and Middle East whilst also managing teams developing schemes and standards for HV switchgear and transformers with various regional electricity companies, such as Western Power and Central Networks (E-on). Anuj also has a wealth of experience in programming of protection systems to integrate with SCADA and PLC systems. He is responsible for all HVMS design related activities as well as an active role in both business development and strategic management.

Terry Humphreys MISM, Head of Procurement
Terry joined HVMS in January 2010 and brings over 30 years of procurement experience with companies such as Carillion, Dalkia, AMEC and Costain. Terry is committed to implementing professional procurement best practice techniques within HVMS and its sister business, Trakside Systems, through the introduction of Framework Agreements to support the expanding business and ensure a commercial advantage in the market. Terry is keen to ensure the positive relationships developed with suppliers and sub-contractors is maintained and improved to add value to HVMS and ultimately our clients.

Jim Radcliffe CMIOSH, MIIRSM, MCIPD, Health, Safety & Environmental Consultant
Jim joined HVMS full time in 2007 having worked part time at HVMS for the previous year. Jim has been involved in the Electricity Industry since 1975 performing various roles at Grain and Kingsnorth Power Stations and is a highly experienced Safety professional .He is also involved in training personnel who are seeking professional qualifications in H&S via the NEBOSH Certificate and Diploma route.