The etch team

David Behan

Mechanical Engineer and Founding Director
Chartered Engineer and Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)

David is an experienced mechanical engineer, business leader and founding director having almost 20 years’ experience within the industry among many different sectors including science and research, student residential, higher education, independent schools, commercial, historic buildings, leisure, retail, industrial and residential.

David has been a business leader in a dynamic, growing and innovative engineering consultancy and performed as both part of a wider design team and as a project lead across multiple projects. David’s approach to leadership is to be supportive and collaborative and to encourage innovation and a commitment to high quality service.

David’s approach to projects and clients is based on forming strong working relationships and becoming a trusted advisor based on extensive experience and knowledge. David has a passion for complex engineering systems and providing low energy solutions.

David has led engineering teams on projects ranging from £1m to £75m. These projects have included both the traditional form of contract as well as design & build procurement.