Thomas Desmond Kelly
About Thomas Desmond Kelly
Thomas Desmond Kelly is a Deputy Project Manager at Matchtech Group Plc with over 40 years of experience in the nuclear power sector and a background in the Royal Navy as a Marine Engineering Officer. He has a strong track record in project management, team leadership, and risk management.
Current Role at Matchtech Group Plc
Thomas Desmond Kelly has served as Deputy Project Manager at Matchtech Group Plc since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating project activities and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. He has developed programs aimed at achieving project delivery and has effectively identified and managed risks. His position requires him to provide progress reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Previous Experience in the Royal Navy
Thomas Kelly has a significant background in the Royal Navy, where he worked for 25 years from 1971 to 1996. His roles included Marine Engineering Officer on HMS Sceptre from 1988 to 1990 and as a Nuclear Accident Response Desk Officer from 1993 to 1996. He also served as DMEO (Training) SM2 from 1990 to 1993. His experience in the Navy provided him with extensive knowledge in marine engineering and nuclear reactor technology.
Education and Qualifications
Thomas Kelly studied at the Royal Naval Engineering College, Manadon, Plymouth, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1973 to 1977. He also attended the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, where he completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Reactor Technology in 1978. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and project management within the nuclear power sector.
Project Management Skills
Throughout his career, Thomas Kelly has demonstrated strong project management skills, particularly in managing and motivating teams of skilled professionals and technicians. He has coordinated the production of work packages and managed potential conflicts effectively. His ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget has been a key aspect of his roles, especially as a Deputy Project Manager.
Previous Role as Design Engineer
Before his current position, Thomas Kelly worked as a Design Engineer at Matchtech Group Plc for seven months in 2011-2012. In this role, he contributed to the design aspects of projects, leveraging his engineering background to support project objectives. His experience in design engineering complements his project management capabilities.