Barking, England, United Kingdom
I am a highly adaptable and intelligent Chartered Project Manager with a strong background in delivering rail, civil, structures, energy, and utility projects. With excellent communication skills and a knack for innovative problem-solving, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to every project I undertake. Throughout my career, I have achieved remarkable results, including the successful delivery and project management of asset protection mitigation works for TFL (Transport for London), Network Rail assets, and critical utility projects for HS2 in Camden and Ealing areas. I have also demonstrated my ability to coordinate with various stakeholders, such as TFL, London Borough Camden, and the Department for Transport, to ensure the smooth execution of projects in a busy London areas. In addition to my project management capabilities, I have set up a quality management system in line with National Grid specifications for a major substation project, showcasing my meticulous attention to detail and commitment to delivering the highest standards. I have a proven track record in successfully managing diverse teams and coordinating multiple interfaces between project delivery teams and third parties, ensuring efficient project execution and adherence to client requirements. My expertise extends to project planning, program management, and design deliverables, having effectively managed multiple utility projects and utility design packages. With a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, NEC3 Project Managers Accreditation, Chartership with the Association for Project Management and a range of relevant qualifications and industry certifications, I possess the technical acumen and skills necessary for successful project execution. Proficient in software such as Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD, I leverage technology to streamline processes and enhance project outcomes. I am passionate about project management and always seek opportunities to expand my knowledge and stay updated with industry best practices.
Asset Protection lead for Tunnels & Shafts Delivery Unit for HS2 works, area between West Ruislip and Euston.
▪ Overall project management for the delivery of all asset protection and mitigation works in Area Central (approx. 15km of tunnelling route). Key packages including various bridge mitigation (jacking, bearing replacements, temporary works), buildings (jacking, propping, FRC works), and historic structure mitigations. ▪ Managing and coordination interface with TFL and NR to approve works, possessions and other necessary requirements to complete mitigation works to programme.
Overall project management for the delivery of all utility design packages in Area Central (approx. 15km of tunnelling route). Key achievements include delivery of critical sewer lining designs in North Acton area and gas main diversion designs from North Acton to Perivale.
▪ Management of 5-10 utilities projects (some concurrently) including diversions of telecoms, water, electric, gas assets and sewer lining works. Work area stretching 15km across HS2 within London. ▪ Managing the area utility requirements non-contestable and contestable works including programme, Statutory Undertaker liaison and HS2 compliance ▪ Managing and coordinating multiple interfaces between project delivery teams, whilst coordinating with 3rd parties, to the Client’s requirements. ▪ Leading and driving the works, in accordance with the wider HS2 programme , deconflicting other HS2 works outside of our authority to deliver utilities scope. ▪ Management and development of subordinates to enable safe delivery and completion of works ▪ Supporting and guiding SCSjv teams with utility requirements including governance requirements with Statutory Undertakers.. ▪ Management of design deliverables including assurance for 5-10 utility design packages.
Substation Dartford, Kent ▪ Responsible for engineering and quality of works on site, including but not limited to, earthworks (bulk cut and fill), drainage, ducting, earthing, FRC, steel structures, cladding, internal fit out, M&E. ▪ Responsible for supervision of multiple site engineers and graduate engineers. ▪ Issuing 4-6 week lookaheads and working closely with planners to ensure we are working to programme or adjusting programme due to site constraints or other issue. ▪ Working with Quantity Surveyors to ensure changes are being tracked on site, including the issuing of EWNs to both client and subcontractors, instructions and pricing compensation events. ▪ Involvement in procurement, including subcontractors and materials. ▪ Design coordination, assessing constructability with designers and managing interface between site operations and the design team; this included weekly design meetings and raising and closing out of technical queries. ▪ Appointed various roles on site, including TWS, Utility Coordinator and AP for lifting operations.
Working on HS2 Enabling Works - Victoria Road. Works included site set up, demolition, utilities disconnections and diversions, various temporary works and ground works. My main duties include management of site engineers; producing 4 & 12 week look-ahead programmes; checking drawings and quantities in line with works on site; working with procurement to get materials/plant/subcontractors for works in line with the programme; planning works on site and efficiently organizing site operations to meet programme and deadlines; liaising with support functions, subcontractors and consultants; ensuring health, safety and environmental site requirements are being adhered to; following up any reports for auctioning and closing out; temporary works supervision on site; planning and management of lifting operations on site; resolving any unexpected technical issues on site; finding areas for innovation and improvement for works; managing handover works including TA & QA documentation; working with QS to ensure EWNs and scope related issues are closed out.
My role at Skanska is mainly involvement in the management of subcontractors. Currently, works include surveying, installation of hoarding, security, temporary site services, installation of utilities and utility diversions, demolition of buildings. I have managed a number of subcontractors to successfully deliver works to programme and budget. These works include installation of hoarding, turnstiles, CCTV, trenching and drainage works. Currently, I am managing a demolition subcontractor in the demolition of multiple buildings including a multi-storey John Lewis warehouse. I am currently the designated lifting appointed person on site and undertake reviews of lift plans and issue permits. I am also responsible for reviewing RAMS, ITP and programme for the subcontractors working on site. Furthermore, I am responsible for gaining approvals for temporary works checks and permits to load. I am also the site AP for Lifting Operations.