Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland
A strong charismatic inspirational leader, with excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to change and influence others. Well-connected with thirty five years at the sharp end of commercial life, most of which at or reporting to Executive level. Extensive experience of the commercial management of projects in transportation, telecommunication and construction industries. A results driven individual with a proven track record. A persuasive communicator and negotiator, quick thinking and flexible to changing situations, able to address sensitive or aggressive situations with ease. A disciplined, honorable individual with a proven track record in commercial and financial management with an enviable reputation for consistently maximizing returns and minimizing expenditure. Strong understanding of contract law experienced in working on standard contracts such as NEC and JCT suite of contracts. Also, has developed a number of unique complex bespoke contracts. Experienced in dealing with formal disputes including Adjudication. Very strong in the field of negotiation. Adept at influencing others and getting contracts onto a sound and stable platform. Ability to work on one’s own or be part of a team. From the vast experience gained is able to provide changes to procedures and working practices to improve and take forward commercial teams and organizations forward. Vast procurement experience both leading teams and delivering the day to day tasks. Experienced in Public Sector procurement, governed by The Public Contract Regulations and Utilities Contracts Regs including Ojeu.
Providing Commercial,Business and Project Management Services. Including works for TFL - procurement of a new provider for the faulting and maintenance of London Overground; this included designing a completely new set of contracts, specifications, and scope to incentivise the new supplier to focus on key deliverables. Rated as a real success providing improved performance. Provision of support on Crossrail at the latter part of the project to address key matters of concern; particularly procurement related. Provision of business support on Crossrail 2. Network Rail, working for TUSP in reviewing the train performance at Euston Station. Network Rail Anglia, working for TUSP looking at the procurement strategy. Labsgroup,provision of Project Management services
Commercial lead for London Overground LOCIP Contract Up-Grading of the infrastructure to enable 5 car running. Services providing pre contract, post contract, and dispute management.
Overall commercial responsibility for the Connect Contract (provision of telecommunications and radio to London Underground).
Overall commercial responsibility for a contract for faulting, maintenance and renewal of mainline rail infrastructure in the Kent area for Network Rail.