Alan Porter
Coventry,W Midlands
Summary
Accomplished Engineering Project Manager and Team Leader with over 20 years’ experience of Design, Management and Delivery of Highway Capital Programmes. Plans and delegates well to achieve changing priorities within strict deadlines. Passionate about team development and fostering an inclusive Team Culture conducive to success.
Calm and productive under pressure to achieve project objectives within deadlines.
A deep understanding of Programme Management and delivery within both the Public and Private Sector.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Engineering Manager
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
2018.04 - Current
- Led a project team to deliver a £2M highway capital programme, ensuring completion to time, quality, and budget.
- Supervision of multidisciplinary staff, including appraisal, development, and mentoring.
- Identified and resolved technical issues, improving design quality and efficient delivery.
- Undertook complex projects, ensuring effective engagement with third-party stakeholders.
- Drove change within the organisation through strategic planning initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations and industry standards in all projects undertaken.
- Provide professional management support, advice, and guidance on matters relating to all aspects of engineering and design.
- Redefined departmental goals aligning them better with overall organisational objectives.
Interim District Director
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
2014.09 - 2017.03
- Led team leaders to streamline operations by implementing new strategies and cost efficiencies.
- Directed day-to-day work of over 100 employees, and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Developed comprehensive district plans with engagement from stakeholders.
- Enhanced productivity through innovative management techniques.
- Managed negotiations with MPs and Cabinet Members.
- Oversaw 20M capital and revenue budgets, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
- Established strategic partnerships with police, fire, and community groups.
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
- Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
- Instituted cost control measures, mitigated financial risk.
- Designed business strategies to achieve short- and long-term goals for change.
- Provided strategic insights for informed decision-making to board of directors.
- Facilitated professional development programs, enhancing leadership capabilities within organisation.
Senior Highway Engineer
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
2002.07 - 2014.04
- Managed large scale infrastructure projects, achieved on-time completion.
- Led design team for implementation of highway safety features.
- Ensured compliance with regulations by maintaining thorough project documentation.
- Conducted site visits to assess progress, ensured quality control.
- Achieved streamlined construction processes by coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
- Coordinated multiple highway construction projects simultaneously, maintained optimal efficiency.
- Implemented innovative design solutions to overcome engineering challenges.
- Facilitated improved public safety by incorporating high-standard safety measures in designs.
- Managed MP expectations through effective engagement.
- Created project reports, specifications, and plans for multiple projects.
Engineering consultant
Waterman Aspen
Birmingham, West Midlands
2001.02 - 2002.07
- Design, management, and supervision of multiple road safety schemes.
- Designed precise technical drawings for successful project implementation.
- Conducted comprehensive site inspections to ensure safety standards adherence.
Evening lecturer in AutoCAD
Dudley College
Dudley, West Midlands
1999.09 - 2000.09
- Taught AutoCAD 14 and AutoCAD 2000 to City & Guilds level.
- Led seminars and workshops for enhanced student participation.
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
Education
ILM Level 7 (Post-graduate) - Leadership and Management
Institute of Leadership and Management
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham 1999.08 - 2001.07
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering Management
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 1994.09 - 1998.07
BTEC Higher Applied Maths - Maths
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 1994.08 - 1998.07
Skills
- Project management
- Budget control
- Technical analysis
- Team leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Project oversight
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Networking
Affiliations
- Chair of the Balsall Common Chess Club
- Keen Christian with a reliable attitude
Accomplishments
Winner of the 2002 Infrastructure Delivery award for the £6.5M Walsall Bus Station with its innovative Green Roof.
Winner of the Chamberlain Awards for est team.
Languages
Welsh
Intermediate
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Birmingham City Council
2018.04 - Current
Interim District Director
Birmingham City Council
2014.09 - 2017.03
Senior Highway Engineer
Birmingham City Council
2002.07 - 2014.04
Engineering consultant
Waterman Aspen
2001.02 - 2002.07
Evening lecturer in AutoCAD
Dudley College
1999.09 - 2000.09
ILM Level 7 (Post-graduate) - Leadership and Management
Institute of Leadership and Management
1999.08 - 2001.07
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering Management
University of Wolverhampton
1994.09 - 1998.07
BTEC Higher Applied Maths - Maths
University of Wolverhampton
1994.08 - 1998.07