David Solan

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About David Solan

David is a senior capital projects leader delivering large-scale, high-complexity infrastructure and scientific programmes across Europe, Australia and the UK. He currently leads cross-functional engineering and commercial teams on the €2 billion SKA Observatory programme, overseeing design maturation, procurement strategy, international supply chain performance and NEC4 contract delivery.With 20 years’ experience across nuclear, ports, major research facilities and global construction delivery, David specialises in governing multidisciplinary programmes in technically uncertain environments. His expertise spans project strategy, risk and configuration management, contracting models, supplier development, verification planning, stakeholder alignment and delivering high-value outcomes under demanding cost, schedule and political constraints.Professionally qualified as a Civil Engineer and accredited NEC4 ECC Project Manager, David combines technical fluency with pragmatic leadership. He builds capability across multicultural teams, drives clarity in scope and requirements, and aligns partners around programme objectives to secure predictable, high-quality delivery.