Ken Townsend possesses extensive experience in civil and structural engineering, currently serving as Asset Manager and Inspections Coordinator at Portsmouth City Council since November 2016. Prior roles include Senior Structures Inspector and Engineer at Highways PFI and Civil Engineer at Amey, where responsibilities encompassed routine bridge inspections and project management of various infrastructure upgrades. Townsend's career also includes engineering positions at Hampshire CC, WYG Group, Walcon Marine Ltd., Opus International Consultants, and Specialized Fabrications, with early experience at Helm Exhibitions and Boulton and Paul. Educational credentials include an HNC in Building (Structural Bias) from Hall Green Technical College.