Experience

Thomas Telford Ltd

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant - Tutor Panel

  • Sep 2022 - Present



TRL

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jul 2019 - May 2020

  I am currently seconded to advise on contract management aspects of the bid process for the SPECTRE 2020 (Special and Technical Services (SPaTs) replacement Framework Contract. It was my responsibility to assure contractual governance and best practice by overhauling the change control process to ensure compliance with the framework contract, collaborating with the Contract Security team to enhance understanding of contract terms and conditions, and aligning internal governance processes with the terms of the framework contract. I am responsible for the overall management of the CORE Central Government Programme under the SPaTs Framework Contract (Highways England & Department for Transport), and ensure team capability and performance by assessing project delivery teams’ capabilities, including identification of skill gaps and training needs, procuring contract management training for project department, and providing mentoring to the project team on turning around failing projects and client relationship management. Effective relationships based on trust and co-operation with key stakeholders are clearly crucial, and I ensure that these are maintained through reviewing the Collaborative Performance Review reporting system, and facilitating meetings on several challenging projects on behalf of members of the delivery team.



Bilfinger UK

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager: Aldermaston

  • Jun 2018 - Feb 2019

  In this role, it was my responsibility to mitigate commercial and reputational losses across several high-priority, politically sensitive projects. Perhaps most importantly, this involved building a relationship of trust and co-operation with the client in order to foster open communication and collaboration, as well as directing the 50-person site team and subcontract companies, and co-ordinating concurrent, high-security projects. In operational terms, I successfully recruited and formed a new cross-disciplinary project team, liaising with agencies to secure new talent, interview candidates and approve contracts. In a similar vein, I procured new sub-contractors and sourced cost-effective materials in accordance with company policies, as well as implementing correct commercial control mechanisms, forecast budgets and agreed expenditure in conjunction with the commercial resource and project team. I also ensured that resources across the programme were effectively deployed, using Primavera and MSP planning tools. Finally I oversaw close monitoring of works, costs and SHEQ, and presented progress to Bilfinger and client directors. I also made extensive use of contract management software (CEMAR) to improve administration of NEC3 contracts on site.



Trant Engineering Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Contract Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

  I held full accountability for the management of an £11M portfolio of commercial development projects, including ILW (Interim Level Waste) Nuclear storage facility and Magnox Harwell Atomic Energy Research Establishment (NEC3 OPT A Design & Build). This included leading the project team and external concrete, roofing, steelwork, crane, electrical and mechanical subcontractors. Following Phase 1 of the project, I mitigated losses of over £850K and supported the negotiation of a £750K claim, to address losses that had been caused by inflation and mis-tendered work packages. Similarly, I overhauled existing processes, managed change and corrected the administration of contractual terms. I oversaw the delivery of the building and civil elements of Phase II whilst planning for EC&I, commissioning and hand-over processes. Operationally, I planned and co-ordinated construction in collaboration with the Site Manager, Direct Labour and Planning Resources, and liaised closely with the Health & Safety and Quality Assurance departments to ensure site safety and compliance.



EXTRUDAKERB (MALTBY ENGINEERING) LIMITED

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  This role involved the management and delivery of the NEC3 ECC Option E Reimbursable Project with Highways England, constructing a slip-formed concrete safety barrier and drainage systems covering 13.4 miles / 21.6 km. It involved working closely with surveyors and QS to monitor scope, schedule, resources, budgets and stakeholders, as well as identifying opportunities to streamline procedures and reduce expenditure. It was crucial to maintain close links with main contractor Balfour Beatty and the client, and I presented bi-weekly updates to evidence progress, justify decision-making, and ensure compliance with legislation. It was also part of my role to prepare project documentation, such as specifications, drawings, contract and subcontract paperwork, and I was responsible for ensuring that any issues were resolved rapidly resolved issues, and that risk arising through changing circumstances and client expectations was managed.



Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• PROJECT MANAGER ARMY BASING PROGRAMME (ABP)

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

  I delivered lifecycle project management in this role, incorporating forecasting costs, setting milestones, presenting documentation to senior management, and maintaining compliance with MOD and statutory regulations. In collaboration with the Area Project Manager, I secured the Section 106 Agreement with the local authority, and oversaw the design of a utilities infrastructure for the Army Basing Programme, addressing risks such as water leakage. I delivered lifecycle project management in this role, incorporating forecasting costs, setting milestones, presenting documentation to senior management, and maintaining compliance with MOD and statutory regulations. In collaboration with the Area Project Manager, I secured the Section 106 Agreement with the local authority, and oversaw the design of a utilities infrastructure for the Army Basing Programme, addressing risks such as water leakage.



AWE

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2015

  PROJECT MANAGERAWE Project Delivery Group I developed, oversaw and delivered various key projects on-time and on-budget, while simultaneously managing and mentoring cross-disciplined teams. I employed project management procedures / policies and produced necessary project reporting and forecasting against the project programme. I actively maintained the delivery of security, quality, environmental, safety and health (SQESH) performance in compliance with internal SQESH policies and management systems. I also evaluated all projects for performance necessary for the early identification of variances and corrective action. I developed and maintained strong professional relationships with all internal / external supply chain resources and also communicated regularly with project sponsors to ensure all customer requirements and specifications are implemented.Additionally, I assisted the Project Team in receiving a commendation from AWE Senior Management.Key Projects: • Engineering Solutions Civil Engineering programme of works approximately £3m p/a• A-Site Major Road Resurfacing works £1.2m• Responsible for the delivery of the Moyce Way Steam main diversion gantry (Circunus Pipe Bridge 44) £700,000.00• B-Site Electrical 11KV HV Switchgear Outstanding Reservations (Telemetry Reservations Projects) £1m• Site-wide Steam Network Improvements programme of works (Utilities & Securities) £3.8• H2.1 Nuclear HVAC refurbishment (H-Area Re-kits) £2m• Spearheaded high-profile projects: Steam Networks Improvement Programme (£3.8M); H2.1 Nuclear HVAC refurbishment (£1.2M); and the administration of the NEC3 AWE Framework Contract • Committed to continuous improvement, realising a £360K energy cost-saving across the business • Fully accountable for all resources, logistics and budgets; implementing quality control procedures, spot checks and ongoing feedback



EMCOR Facilities Services

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager / Qantity Surveyor

  • 2005 - 2012

  • Entrusted with a £1.2M re-roofing plan, £500K Dog Kennel Development, £800K MDP Welfare Facilities refurbishment, and £650K Halstead Road refurbishment • Provided robust financial control and decision-making, ensuring projects were delivered on budget through the timely and accurate valuation of works • Entrusted with a £1.2M re-roofing plan, £500K Dog Kennel Development, £800K MDP Welfare Facilities refurbishment, and £650K Halstead Road refurbishment • Provided robust financial control and decision-making, ensuring projects were delivered on budget through the timely and accurate valuation of works