Operations Director

• Jan 2021 - Present

Regional Director

• Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

Regional Contracts Manager

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

Accountable for the safe delivery, execution and financial performance to agreed budget and / or approved forecasts. Responsible for the Operational and Commercial success of allocated projects, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with legal, client and company requirements, policies and instructions. Lead by example to effectively support the company Safety Behavioural Programmes Ensure that systems and processes are implemented to meet Project requirements… Show more Accountable for the safe delivery, execution and financial performance to agreed budget and / or approved forecasts. Responsible for the Operational and Commercial success of allocated projects, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with legal, client and company requirements, policies and instructions. Lead by example to effectively support the company Safety Behavioural Programmes Ensure that systems and processes are implemented to meet Project requirements, including Quality Plans, design trackers and ITP’s. Ensure that robust and accurate cost plans are produced and reported against on a weekly basis. Operational Standards, and action plan implemented to address findings in a timely manner Ensure that approved Contract Programmes are in place prior to commencement of works and progress monitored on a regular basis. Produce and maintain Project Risk logs identifying mitigation measures to minimise potential impact. Determine organisational requirements for allocated Projects, identifying roles and responsibilities of team members. Produce, brief and implement roles and responsibilities for all staff working on allocated projects. Ensure that site records are produced and adequacy of which reviewed on a monthly basis, to include site diaries, plant, labour, material returns and change records as minimum. Support work winning process in the submission of tenders, meetings, client interface and stakeholder management. Timely submission of internal and external reports; such as Client’s Monthly Project Progress, Weekly reports Line Management responsibility for the professional development and training requirements for project staff allocated. Approval and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Safety Plans, Work Package Plans, ITP’s and Tool Box Talks. Ensure that no day works are instructed without approval. Effective management of our Subcontractors and Suppliers ensuring compliance to all contractual and safety requirements. Show less Accountable for the safe delivery, execution and financial performance to agreed budget and / or approved forecasts. Responsible for the Operational and Commercial success of allocated projects, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with legal, client and company requirements, policies and instructions. Lead by example to effectively support the company Safety Behavioural Programmes Ensure that systems and processes are implemented to meet Project requirements… Show more Accountable for the safe delivery, execution and financial performance to agreed budget and / or approved forecasts. Responsible for the Operational and Commercial success of allocated projects, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with legal, client and company requirements, policies and instructions. Lead by example to effectively support the company Safety Behavioural Programmes Ensure that systems and processes are implemented to meet Project requirements, including Quality Plans, design trackers and ITP’s. Ensure that robust and accurate cost plans are produced and reported against on a weekly basis. Operational Standards, and action plan implemented to address findings in a timely manner Ensure that approved Contract Programmes are in place prior to commencement of works and progress monitored on a regular basis. Produce and maintain Project Risk logs identifying mitigation measures to minimise potential impact. Determine organisational requirements for allocated Projects, identifying roles and responsibilities of team members. Produce, brief and implement roles and responsibilities for all staff working on allocated projects. Ensure that site records are produced and adequacy of which reviewed on a monthly basis, to include site diaries, plant, labour, material returns and change records as minimum. Support work winning process in the submission of tenders, meetings, client interface and stakeholder management. Timely submission of internal and external reports; such as Client’s Monthly Project Progress, Weekly reports Line Management responsibility for the professional development and training requirements for project staff allocated. Approval and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Safety Plans, Work Package Plans, ITP’s and Tool Box Talks. Ensure that no day works are instructed without approval. Effective management of our Subcontractors and Suppliers ensuring compliance to all contractual and safety requirements. Show less

Contracts Manager

• 2005 - 2013

Contracted to oversee the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliance counter programme for Arriva Trains Wales ensuring completed to schedule and in budget. Implemented and monitored Health & Safety system, risk assessments, traffic management, checking all contractors’ certificates and safe method of working systems for working on site. Planned contractor’s workload more efficiently reducing bottlenecks of contractors all working in same area to get contracts back onto planned finish… Show more Contracted to oversee the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliance counter programme for Arriva Trains Wales ensuring completed to schedule and in budget. Implemented and monitored Health & Safety system, risk assessments, traffic management, checking all contractors’ certificates and safe method of working systems for working on site. Planned contractor’s workload more efficiently reducing bottlenecks of contractors all working in same area to get contracts back onto planned finish date. Managed ordering and monitoring of materials, plant and equipment on site. Coordinated weekly progress meeting with the commercial and delivery teams. Organised daily checks covering Health & Safety, PPE, Scaffolding and QA of contractors completed work to maintain high standard required on contract. Projects worked on and completed on time and budget include: DDA Compliant counter programme: Completed 9-month project to meet DDA legislation modify/refurbish ticket counter height at various stations from Llandudno Junction (N.Wales) to Milford Haven (S.Wales) successfully meeting rigid deadlines and budget. Managed total conduct of project, safety, quality of build, performance reports, profitability of contract, co-ordination and transfer of information between all parties. Identified drawings not measured correctly, frequently liaised with the design teamworking together on solutions ensuring projects signed off on time and budget. Access for all programme: Completed project to meet access for all programme providing access ramps (1:20incline) at various stations from Holyhead (N.Wales) to Pembroke Dock (S.Wales) successfully meeting strict deadlines due to Government funding. Holyhead station refurbishment: Parachuted in to rescue project running 4-weeks late on 4-month project. Fired previous contractors originally appointed bringing in own team of contractors successfully completing the project. Possible major health and safety risks due to derelict condition of building Show less Contracted to oversee the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliance counter programme for Arriva Trains Wales ensuring completed to schedule and in budget. Implemented and monitored Health & Safety system, risk assessments, traffic management, checking all contractors’ certificates and safe method of working systems for working on site. Planned contractor’s workload more efficiently reducing bottlenecks of contractors all working in same area to get contracts back onto planned finish… Show more Contracted to oversee the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliance counter programme for Arriva Trains Wales ensuring completed to schedule and in budget. Implemented and monitored Health & Safety system, risk assessments, traffic management, checking all contractors’ certificates and safe method of working systems for working on site. Planned contractor’s workload more efficiently reducing bottlenecks of contractors all working in same area to get contracts back onto planned finish date. Managed ordering and monitoring of materials, plant and equipment on site. Coordinated weekly progress meeting with the commercial and delivery teams. Organised daily checks covering Health & Safety, PPE, Scaffolding and QA of contractors completed work to maintain high standard required on contract. Projects worked on and completed on time and budget include: DDA Compliant counter programme: Completed 9-month project to meet DDA legislation modify/refurbish ticket counter height at various stations from Llandudno Junction (N.Wales) to Milford Haven (S.Wales) successfully meeting rigid deadlines and budget. Managed total conduct of project, safety, quality of build, performance reports, profitability of contract, co-ordination and transfer of information between all parties. Identified drawings not measured correctly, frequently liaised with the design teamworking together on solutions ensuring projects signed off on time and budget. Access for all programme: Completed project to meet access for all programme providing access ramps (1:20incline) at various stations from Holyhead (N.Wales) to Pembroke Dock (S.Wales) successfully meeting strict deadlines due to Government funding. Holyhead station refurbishment: Parachuted in to rescue project running 4-weeks late on 4-month project. Fired previous contractors originally appointed bringing in own team of contractors successfully completing the project. Possible major health and safety risks due to derelict condition of building Show less