Experience

Global Energy Group

• United Kingdom
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of Tendering and Proposals

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Leading the tendering function of the Global Energy Group, to support clients on a vast array of Renewables & Energy Transition opportunities. Leading the tendering function of the Global Energy Group, to support clients on a vast array of Renewables & Energy Transition opportunities.



Oceaneering

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tendering Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2022

  Managing the site's Tendering function, enabling compliant on-time delivery of a range of strategic tenders, negotiated through to award to ensure site backlog of sufficient quality.

• Commercial & Proposals Lead - Bids and Proposals

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Leading an array of global tenders for the provision of umbilical and cable connectivity solutions for shallow and deep water applications.



DOF

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Proposals Leader

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  Leading a vast array of proposals contributing to Dof Subsea's growing reputation as a subsea contractor as well as a substantial vessel owner. The role requires a holistic control over specific tender process' managing the required tender inputs whilst independently working with the relevant parties to source project specific solutions to the tender requirements. A greater emphasis is placed on developing a relationship with the client early in the tender process and identifying each stakeholders drivers within the process. Execution of this was seen in Q1 2015 when DOF Subsea's largest contract of 2015 was tendered, negotiated and secured with a North Sea tier 1 operator. An added emphasis of this role has been placed on diversifying DOF Subsea's offerings with advanced tender negotiations taking place within IMR, Renewables and Decommissioning scopes currently.



Technip

• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Contracts Engineer

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Lead the project tendering process whilst being responsible for all commercial and contractual aspects of tendering, negotiating, awarding and managing all subcontracts and major purchase orders. Undertaking of all cost estimation in accordance with the Company pricing structure, and the preparation of arithmetically correct, accurate Tenders.Respond to all clarifications and participate in commercial / contractual negotiations both domestically and internationally whilst undertaking regular follow-up meetings with the client to maintain a good relationship ensuring Technip are invited to tender for all relevant scopes of workManage key client relationships to ensure consistant level of steakholder contact and development, promting frameworks and partnerships to enable future business development.Review industry specific and bespoke contractual arrangements to highlight any major commercial or contractual risks or issues, significant cost changes and any potential disputes with Client or subcontractors to the Project Manager and Commercial Manager and work with the same to ensure optimum solution

• Contracts and Proposals Engineer

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

  Responsibility for all commercial and contractual aspects of tendering, negotiating, awarding and managing all subcontracts and major purchase orders. Undertaking of all cost estimation in accordance with the Company pricing structure, and the preparation of arithmetically correct, accurate Tenders.Respond to all clarifications and participate in commercial / contractual negotiations both domestically and internationally whilst undertaking regular follow-up meetings with the client to maintain a good relationship ensuring Technip are invited to tender for all relevant scopes of workCo-ordinate effective and accurate records of project costs in accordance with company procedures and systems, including risk and opportunity sensitivities.Prepare, negotiate and ensure execution of all Variation Orders with clients and subcontractorsHighlight any major commercial or contractual risks or issues, significant cost changes and any potential disputes with Client or subcontractors to the Project Manager and Commercial Manager and work with the same to ensure optimum solution.



Petrofac

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial coordinator - Marathon Braes Project

  • May 2011 - Sep 2012

  Providing monthly P&L accounts for two assets maintaining margin levels in line with forecasts Management of Cost and Sales accruals within the project Invoicing all hours, materials as well as plant & equipment back to the client Maintenance of monthly PAF Administration of compiled timesheets from both assets as well as engineering hours onshore Coordination of project costs Conduct forecasts Management of KPI Providing monthly P&L accounts for two assets maintaining margin levels in line with forecasts Management of Cost and Sales accruals within the project Invoicing all hours, materials as well as plant & equipment back to the client Maintenance of monthly PAF Administration of compiled timesheets from both assets as well as engineering hours onshore Coordination of project costs Conduct forecasts Management of KPI



Thomson Bethune Chartered Quantity Surveyors

• Graduate Quantity Surveyor

  • Nov 2009 - May 2011

  Initially on a three week work experience programme a graduate position was subsequently achieved with Thomson Bethune, a PQS firm with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Responsibilities include: Responsible for procuring services to complete unfinished building project for a prestigious client. Conduct technical drawing ‘take-offs' and converting data into a Bill of Quantities. Responsible for compiling and tendering a £500,000 luminaries and static inverter package, for a prestigious client. Responsible for dispute resolution; I was tasked to act as adjudicator for a £400,000 claim where I assessed the validity of a contract buy processing a vast array of paperwork and visiting the site to measure works that had been completed and then presenting my findings to the client. Responsible for the procurement of all sub-contractors on several works packages and recommending award to the client. Performing day-to-day cost tracking on specific works packages. Producing monthly cost reports advising on contract expenditure, variations, program and projected cash flow. Certification of monthly valuations. Liaising with the client regarding contractor performance, key cost issues and procurement.



SLB

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Field Engineer

  • May 2008 - Oct 2009

  Drilling and Measurements Balkanabad, Turkmenistan After being selected for Schlumberger's graduate scheme, the position of Drilling and measurements field engineer was obtained in Turkmenistan. Work involved drilling programs around Turkmenistan, whilst working for prestigious clients such as Petronas. Responsibilities included Running night shift on MWD surveys utilizing Schlumberger's Telescope tool at depths of 10000ft. Conducting surveys every 30ft of borehole drilled. Advising Schlumberger directional driller on borehole direction and inclination. Preparing tools for rig site and complete ‘rig up' of survey equipment. Compiling post job reports for client review Completing midnight progress reports and submitting them to the OIM and Schlumberger head office. Completing project audits on previous projects and certifying their validity. Creating job value accounts Assisting within the Schlumberger tender department Numerous qualifications were gained including: OFS-1 - initial training course taken in Paris QUEST Certification - 40+ online training courses to learn tools and procedures ENG-1 - Further training course taken in Abu Dhabi