The team at C. S. Todd and Associates is made up of highly experienced and skilled individuals.  The practice is committed to CPD (Continuing Professional Development). As part of this, consultants are encouraged to participate in professional bodies. This includes serving on standards making committees, including those of the British Standards Institution.

In order to demonstrate competence, those of our staff who undertake fire risk assessments are required to be on  the Register of Fire Risk Assessors and Auditors compiled by the Institution of Fire Engineers. This means they have undertaken a process through which their qualifications, training and experience have been evaluated, along with examples of fire risk assessments that they have completed. The register can be viewed at the IFE's website.

The practice's managing director is Colin Todd

Colin Todd MSc, FIFireE, FBEng, MIRM, MSFPE, C.Phys, FInstP, C.Eng, FIEE

Colin's early career was with the FOC (now LPC) and in insurance risk management.  As part of his role, Colin delivers specialist training courses and routinely acts as an expert witness in contract disputes and civil and criminal cases.  In addition to client liaison, he oversees the delivery of services to clients.

The technical director is Steven Daws

Steven Daws BSc, MSc, FBEng, C.Eng, FIFireE

Formerly with a major firm of consulting engineers as a specialist in fire protection engineering, Steven is a chartered fire engineer.  He is routinely involved in input to fire safety designs, reviews of fire safety management systems and technical audits of fire protection systems.  His role includes liaison with clients, managing the team of consultants and monitoring the quality of deliverables to clients. 

The senior consultants in the team are:

John Kluth BSc(Eng), MIFireE, C.Eng, MRAeS

Prior to joining CSTA, John was Fire and Safety Manager for Barclays Bank. He also has extensive experience of fire insurance surveying. He undertakes fire risk assessments and audits, presents specialist fire engineering courses and provides fire engineering advice.  In particular, he is responsible for liaising with a number of major clients.  John is based in Warwickshire, although he carries out work for our clients both nationally and internationally.

Malcolm Hoare MIFireE

Before joining CSTA, Malcolm was a Senior Fire Safety Officer with West Midlands Fire Service. He currently undertakes fire risk assessments and surveys, and also presents specialist training courses as well as providing general advice on fire safety matters.  In particular, he is responsible for managing major fire risk assessment programmes involving other consultants.  Malcolm is based in the West Midlands, and he assists our clients throughout the UK.

David Hensby BSc

Formerly with a major fire detection and alarm company as a regional Technical Manager, David specialises in the engineering of fire detection and alarm systems and is responsible for managing other consultants undertaking projects on these systems. 

Stephen Robinson BEng (Hons), MSc, CEng, MIFireE

Stephen joined CSTA in 2011, having formerly served for 30 years in London Fire Brigade, with 21 of those years specializing in fire engineering and fire safety.  For CSTA, Stephen assists clients with fire engineering issues, as well as carrying out high-level fire risk assessments and consultancy.  Based in London, Stephen is well placed to assist our clients in the capital and surrounding areas.

The consultancy team comprises highly experienced, directly employed staff, located throughout the UK.  Some of the consultancy team are detailed below:

Dick Calver Eng Tech, GIFireE

Dick previously worked for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service in a fire safety role.  He joined CSTA in 2005, and carries out fire risk assessments and provides other fire safety consultancy services for our clients.  Dick is based on the south coast, and works for our clients throughout the UK.

Mick Broszko GIFireE, GradIOSH

Mick formerly worked for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service in a fire safety role.  He joined CSTA in 2008, and carries out fire risk assessments, as well as providing training and other fire safety consultancy services for our clients.  Mick is based in Lancashire and works for our clients throughout the UK.

Keith Logie GIFireE, DMS, HND

Keith previously worked for Fife Fire and Rescue Service.  He joined CSTA in 2010, and provides fire safety training and fire risk assessments for our clients.  Keith is based in West Scotland, and assists our clients throughout the UK, particularly Scotland.

Charles Humphries Eng Tech, MIFireE, CMIOSH

Charles previously worked for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service in a fire safety role.  Charles joined CSTA in 2006, and carries out fire risk assessments, fire safety training and other fire safety consultancy services for our clients.  Charles is based in East Sussex, and assists our clients throughout the UK.

Fire marshal training in the south east and fire evacuation drills for our clients throughout the UK are co-ordinated and monitored by Keith Todd MA, CFPA(EU)Dip., GIFireE, AIFSM, AMIFPO.  Keith also provides operational support to the consultancy team.

The consultants are supported by the office team, headed by Naomi Davies BA (Hons), PA to Colin Todd and Office Manager. 

The delivery of reports to our clients is the responsibility of our Client Deliverables Manager, Louise Eldridge.  Louise is also responsible for co-ordinating all training delivered by the practice.

Invoicing and accounts are handled by our Financial Controller, Sophie Wright.  For any queries relating to accounts, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .