Project Manager

• May 2023 - Present

Commercial & Contracts Consultant (Secondment from The Resolute Group)

• Dec 2022 - Present

Seconded by The Resolute Group. Reporting to the Group Infrastructure Director, supporting the Minor Works Framework through a transformation programme impacting commercial and contractual elements of major projects i.e., Crossrail, LUL, DLR from the bidding phase, through to project award, contract administration and mobilisation. Creation and implementation of a new NEC strategy for MTR UK. Seconded by The Resolute Group. Reporting to the Group Infrastructure Director, supporting the Minor Works Framework through a transformation programme impacting commercial and contractual elements of major projects i.e., Crossrail, LUL, DLR from the bidding phase, through to project award, contract administration and mobilisation. Creation and implementation of a new NEC strategy for MTR UK.

Commercial & Contracts Advisor (UK & International)

• May 2021 - Present

Leading on a wide resourcing change programme ensuring a fit for purpose Commercial, Procurement and Contracts strategy for The Resolute Group and its diverse client portfolio including Rail, Infrastructure and Transportation. Encapsulating the highest value client experience, with a focus on forecasting, competence and compliance. The Resolute Group have seconded Linda into MTR Corporation Limited 香港鐵路有限公司 to provide expertise on bid submissions, joint venture agreements and contractual and legal support. Show less

Chief Executive Officer

• Jun 2020 - Present

Senior Consultant

• Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

Provision of strategic direction and leadership for the delivery of the procurement, programme and contract management of a series of Projects for clients globally. • Provide leadership and direction, including planning, scope, budgeting & risk. • Overall strategy, ministerial and other stakeholder relations, programme, project and contract management. • Preparation of technical specifications and RFQ, RFP Provision of strategic direction and leadership for the delivery of the procurement, programme and contract management of a series of Projects for clients globally. • Provide leadership and direction, including planning, scope, budgeting & risk. • Overall strategy, ministerial and other stakeholder relations, programme, project and contract management. • Preparation of technical specifications and RFQ, RFP

Program Director CS3

• Dec 2020 - May 2021

Senior Programme Director

• Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

Client: Infrastucture OntarioProvided SME advice and support to develop the overall Ontario Line programme strategy • Engaged with stakeholders, clearly establishing goals and presenting proposals & reports• End-to-end programme management and delivery incl. planning, scope and implementation• Established effective project management tools and processes to enable programme delivery• Developed procurement strategies, defining general, technical and operational specifications• Led full analysis of technology, resources and market demand to assess project feasibility Show less

Programme Manager / Consultant

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

Client: Department for Transport (DfT), London• Provided SME assessment & recommendations on £multi-million UK rail franchise proposals• Reviewed the UK and global bidders, recommending upon their compliance to submit bids to the DfT • Led key analysis of connectivity, proposals, financial models, passenger benefits, Network Rail interface • Provided a comprehensive overview of applications, making assessments against required data tables

Senior Procurement and Contracts Specialist

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2018

Responsible for providing specialist support to NTA Tel Aviv Mass Transit on Red Line light rail project • Appointed for strategic development, contract procurement & post award management • Developed core strategy, engaging with executive sponsors to ensure programme delivery • Engaged stakeholders to identify/manage project outcome & establish oversight & governance • Drafted FIDIC based documentation (PQ’s, ITB’s and technical specs) for 7 major bid contracts • Procured contracts for tunnelling, systems & signalling, station fit out, operations & maintenance • Successfully identified & tracked project risks, developing mitigation plans for risk management • Ensured project complied and aligned with international best practice & enterprise methodology Show less

Regional Commercial Director, Western Australia / Project Director

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

Responsible for providing strategic direction on commercial management and wider project delivery • Key role in project delivery of mining construction expansion projects in Western Australia • Developed core project management functions within the technical & contract teams • Procured multiple framework contracts; strategy, pre-qualification, ITT, tender & award • Embedded enhanced project controls, improving reporting, quality and document control • Introduced earned value management to quantify contractor performance against baseline • Drove continuous review of contract delivery against expectations, making key improvements • Negotiated multiple claims to settlement, subsequently implementing updated procedures • Built commercial teams to implement procedures & use lessons learnt within future projects • Led strategic training of cross-functional project staff to ensure continuous improvement • Established & introduced a management forum to improve contract management process Show less

Managing Director

• Jun 2010 - Oct 2012

Responsible for full P&L leadership, managing a procurement & contract management consultancy • Full provision of procurement processes for large-scale technical and high-value clients Key Projects: • Gatwick Airport - Area Contracts Manager and Director of Air-side Projects • Atomic Weapons Establishment - Senior Commercial Manager and Project Manager for New Build and De-commissioning • CB&I LNG Project - Consultant for Claims Management Responsible for full P&L leadership, managing a procurement & contract management consultancy • Full provision of procurement processes for large-scale technical and high-value clients Key Projects: • Gatwick Airport - Area Contracts Manager and Director of Air-side Projects • Atomic Weapons Establishment - Senior Commercial Manager and Project Manager for New Build and De-commissioning • CB&I LNG Project - Consultant for Claims Management

Director and Chairperson

• 2001 - 2010

Key Projects: • Amec Spie Channel Tunnel Marshalling Depot - Overall project oversight • Amec Spie Channel Tunnel High Speed Link - Project, Contracts and Procurement Manager • Network Rail West Coast Main Line - Commercial and Contracts Manager • London Underground Deep Tube Renewals - Commercial Manager Key Projects: • Amec Spie Channel Tunnel Marshalling Depot - Overall project oversight • Amec Spie Channel Tunnel High Speed Link - Project, Contracts and Procurement Manager • Network Rail West Coast Main Line - Commercial and Contracts Manager • London Underground Deep Tube Renewals - Commercial Manager

Commercial Director

• 1997 - 2001

Major Projects Manager

• 1995 - 1996

Project Implementation Manager

• 1992 - 1995

Senior Tax Consultant

• 1982 - 1991