Principal Consultant

David Barr MCIOB
Principal Consultant - Construction & Project Delivery

David Barr MCIOB is the Principal Consultant and Director of Foundations Forward Ltd, providing independent construction, project and delivery leadership to clients operating in regulated and high-risk environments.

With over a decade of experience spanning civil, utilities and electrical infrastructure, David supports clients requiring assured oversight, governance, compliance and delivery capability across complex construction programmes.

His work focuses on enabling safe, controlled and predictable delivery through clear leadership, robust systems and practical decision-making aligned to regulatory and client requirements.


Professional Credentials &
Consultancy Capability

Foundations Forward Ltd maintains ongoing professional development to ensure competency remains aligned with industry best practice and client regulatory expectations.

Credentials

  • Charted Construction Manager (MCIOB)

  • MoR Practitioner (4th Edition) & PRINCE2 Risk Manager

  • 10+ years’ experoence delivering regulated infrastructure projects (MoD, Highways, Utilities)

  • Proven leadership in implementing ISO-aligned management systems

Capability

  • Independent assurance, governance and delivery recovery in regulated environments

  • Programme, project & work package oversight (NEC environments)

  • Interface, stakeholder & supply chain coordination

  • Process review, assurance & operational improvement