The following testimonials are all fully attributable and are given by people/companies that Dave has worked with, both in the UK and internationally.

Peter Lowe, managing director, hadee engineering co. ltd.

We have worked with Dave Godfrey, at least for the past 10 years and he has helped us on many tricky, difficult problems within the welding field. We have every confidence in Dave, so much so, we have appointed him to act as Consultant, to this company, as Comprehensive Welding Coordinator.

David Lodge, Technical Director, CU Phosco Lighting

Dave is a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced welding expert and through his consultancy services has provided a tremendous technical resource and support to CU Phosco Lighting for the last 4 years as GWE and prior to that while working for the Welding Institute.  Acting as Responsible Welding Engineer, he has written, implemented and managed our EN 1090  and BS EN 40 steel fabrication management systems as well as providing training on welding, weld inspection and NDT techniques.  As necessary, Dave has travelled to site to meet our customers and presents a calm and professional approach, communicating well with both experts and customers.  I can recommend Dave as a welding consultant without hesitation.

SIMON FRYER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, BURO HAPPOLD

Godfrey Welding Engineering Ltd has provided us with expert advice in relation to weld procedures and testing as well as monitoring works on site.  We have been very impressed by the professionalism and experience they have shown.  As a result, we would not hesitate to use them again on future projects.

Robert j gunn, c.eng fimeche.p.eng, president, gunn nuclear inc.

I have known and worked with David Godfrey for about 10 years. During this time he was contracted to provide expert weld engineering support to multiple projects in North America and overseas. In all cases, David was required to advise and support efforts to develop solutions to unique welding challenges in nuclear environments. Most of the work was completed under significant schedule pressures driven by panned and unplanned shutdowns at commercial power stations and isotope production facilities.

Without exception, David provided complete dedication to each project and continuously offered sound impartial advice and strategies that always let to successful conclusions. His exceptional knowledge, both practical and theoretical, was a key factor in setting the technical direction for solving problems involving unusual materials in very difficult remote locations. When confronted with unusual client requests to perform remote weld repairs to nuclear components I would invariably consult with David before proposing solutions and he would typically be involved with initial client discussions. 

David possessed the rare ability to both quickly understand a technical welding problem and clearly communicate his concerns and proposed solutions in a thorough and impartial manner that always instilled confidence in stake holders. He also possesses a strong understanding of the behaviour of materials under radiation and the special techniques required to weld them in remote confined spaces.

​Finding competent welding engineers who have a solid theoretical understanding of the subject couple with a strong background of successfully applied practical solutions is becoming increasingly difficult. When confronted with difficult welding issues I would not move forward without his knowledge and support and I would not hesitate to recommend David to any nuclear facility faced with similar challenges.

Alison McEvoy, Business development manager, mcevoy engineering ltd

McEvoy Engineering Ltd is pleased to recommend Dave Godfrey and Godfrey Welding Engineering for the provision of welding management services. We have found Dave to be hugely knowledgeable in all areas of welding, welding standards, procedures and qualifications. He has successfully acted as an RWC for our company. He has represented our company as a competent welding manager at client meetings and throughout complex projects where quality compliance has been critical.

We find him to be approachable and also proactive at suggesting improvements to our welding management systems.

Julio tolaini, group head, GE power, gas power systems

I have known Mr Godfrey professionally for over 20 years during his work at The Welding Institute and more recently we have engaged him in preparing a welding schedule and requirements for a water cooling circuit in duplex and austenitic stainless steels. This included the preparation of welding and planning and defining the required weld procedure tests.

His work for us was of the highest professional standard and delivered in a timely manner. He has wide knowledge of the metallurgical behaviour of a range of ferrous materials during welding experience of the range of welding processes in general use and of the welding codes and standards in industrial product application.

​I would have no hesitation in recommending Mr Godfrey as a professional, competent and qualified Welding Engineer.

Dr Mark G. Hudson CEng, technical authority welding and materials, BP

I have known Dave Godfrey since 1993, at which point in time we were both working for a welding consumable and equipment manufacturer in Hertfordshire (ESAB UK Ltd). From the outset, Dave's enthusiasm for welding and the fabrication industry were clearly evident, and played an important part in my own development in the field of welding engineering through site visits and general welding engineering tutelage. This proved an invaluable start to my career, and I know many have similarly benefitted over the years from his guidance and willingness to help.

Whilst our careers took different paths from 1999, I remained in contact with Dave during his time at The Welding Institute and latterly with his own consulting firm. Dave is an extremely personable individual, and has an excellent rapport with people of all ages and backgrounds, which given the diversity of individuals within the spectrum of fabrication industry, is a key attribute to 'getting the job done.'

Dave is a highly competent and respected individual within the welding engineering fraternity, with from a technical knowledge basis and a practical problem solving perspective. Due to his extensive exposure across all major industries involving welded fabrication, he has the capability, background knowledge and industry network to ensure the most appropriate solutions are found for the given situation. His excellent written and verbal communication skills ensure clarity of guidance to all who seek it.

Above all, Dave is an individual with extremely high integrity, and someone you can rely on to finish the job, particularly when challenges may arise along the way. In summary, I highly recommend Dave for any position or endeavour that he may seek to pursue. Dave will be a valuable asset for any organisation.

Michael Martin, FCBCJV, project director, forth crossing bridge constructors 

​Dave Godfrey (Godfrey Welding Engineering Ltd) was appointed as the project Responsible Welding Coordinator and to provide specialist welding advice and supervision to the Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors JV who are the Principal Contractor for the construction of the Queensferry Crossing. With his depth of welding expertise and by providing first class advice the many challenges presented in building this world leading  bridge in the hostile environmental conditions of the Forth Estuary were overcome. His expert advice and knowledge of advanced welding and inspection techniques combined with his practical approach to problem solving proved to be a great benefit to both the Contractor’s management team and the welding workforce.

eur ing paul jordinson ceng, fweldl, ciwe, cewe, WELDING SERVICE MANAGER,amec foster wheeler

I have known Dave in a professional capacity since 1992 when he worked for Esab UK Ltd, moving onto the Welding Institute (TWI) and now with his own consultancy company Godfrey Welding Engineering Ltd. During this time Dave has provided much welcomed technical assistance and support which had benefited not only my own knowledge but the companies in which I have worked in and has been involved in some key and complex projects. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in structural process piping and pipeline industries which includes practical skills as well as in depth technical knowledge. He is well known and respected for his professionalism within the industry, and I would have no hesitation in recommending and/or recruiting Dave's services. 

Dave for some considerable time now is also contributing his knowledge and understanding by inspiring would be welding technicians and engineers within the industry in gaining professional membership both within TWI and the Engineering Council and currently is na active member on the Membership Education Registration committee within TWI.

Michael Lloyd, FInstLM, MChMI Executive Project Manager COOEC Subsea Consortium, China Offshore Oil Engineering Company

‘The professionalism and in-depth welding knowledge shown by Mr. D. Godfrey (Dave) during the LuFeng LF7-2 Jacket Repair Project tender bidding stage in Q1 2014 played a pivotal role in COOEC Subsea's Consortium winning this contract against strong international competition.

The welding work included a series of above and below water welding sequences required to rectify the substantial structural damage caused during an unsuccessful offshore topside float-over attempt in 2013 last year. The welding was performed by pre-coded Chinese fabrication yard welders and Ex-patriot welder divers, operating underwater from inside two separate bespoke dry cofferdams offshore. The main subsea welding required on leg B4 at El-11m was considered to be the most unique repair of them all because it involved mending a substantial 2.8m long tear in the parent metal just above an existing circumferential weld on a main horizontal member adjoining the vertically opposed main leg. Due to the rareness and complexity of this weld defect it was decided by a panel of Chinese and Norwegian experts that an existing WPS could not be utilised and that a more specific WPS should be written. Dave devised and wrote this comprehensive WPS which enabled the weld to be successfully executed to the satisfaction of both DNV GL and CCS class certifying authorities.

Dave's practical hands on experience and methodical approach into solving welding issues offshore served the Consortium very well in helping us to complete this troublesome LuFeng LF7-2 jacket repair workscope in a timely manner before the typhoon season prevented such work from being possible.

For all the above reasons I would strongly recommend Dave to any employer or company wishing to undertake any such multifaceted welding work.

Negin Ghalavand, Technical Lead, Candu Energy Inc, Field Services (formerly Atomic Energy Canada Ltd)

AECL contracted Dave Godfrey as the lead welding engineer to provide consulting services  for the Qinshan Unit 1 End shield leak repair in China in 2005: his involvement included reviewing the problem, proposing a repair solution and NDE process. Dave’s welding and NDE expertise was a great value to AECL, with his guidance AECL established the test , repair and inspection program for the Qinshan end shield reactor repair. Dave was present in the reactor vault during the repair to confirm the conformance to specification of the welding operation.

Dave’s professionalism and dedication was clearly acknowledged by AECL management and subsequently he was invited to provide his consultancy services to several complex repair projects such as NRU repair.

Rohan Brandwood, Welding Engineer for William Hare Ltd.

Dave Godfrey has provided excellent technical assistance to William Hare Ltd over a number of years. His knowledge and professional attitude relating to both technical and practical aspects of welding is both broad and in depth. His approachability, helpful and friendly manner also enhance Dave’s professional attributes.

Ronnie Sheed, Welding manager, forsyths

Dave Godfrey has been contracted as Responsible Welding Coordinator at Comprehensive Level, ISO 3834-2 since March 2015. My Godfrey has been fundamental in supporting Forsyths to achieve and maintain our accreditation in ISO 3834-2. Mr Godfrey responds to all welding related communications in a timely and informed manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending Mr Godfrey.