Bob Parsons
Mere,Wilts
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in organisation, team work, and written & oral communication. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and resource management, consistently accepting responsibility for complex tasks. Holds certifications in STE04, BSE, COSS, IWA, PTS, Electrified Lines Isolation (DC & AC), IPAF, First Aid Qualified, Bridge Marking (BCMI), DRA Trained - Dynamic Risk Assessment, Optical Fibre Installation on Testing (Single and Multi-Mode) City and Guilds, Risk Assessments and Method Statements Certificated, Environmental Awareness Trained, City in Guilds Fibre splicing. Former NRSWA operative and Supervisor with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Projects Manager/Resource Manager
Xeiad
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Ensure that safety is always priority, promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with Key Processes and Safety Responsibility Matrix
- Undertake role of Nominated CRE (Operations)
- Undertake role of Responsible Manager to ensure that appropriate Safe System of Work (SSOW) is implemented
- Ensure that appropriate Safe Work Pack (SWP), Work Package Plan (WPP)/Task Briefing Sheet (TBS) documentation is adhered to at all times so that Xeiad responsibilities are discharged on-site at all times
- Work with the Structures Engineering Team to ensure that examiner competence is managed effectively, through appropriate training, mentorship and assessment, then maintained through technical briefings, site observations, and that individual action plans are fully implemented where deemed necessary
- Support the Programme Manager with the creation, development and enhancement of baseline programme through the Planning Robustness process, providing accurate forecasts for resource capacity and needs in line with programme requirements
- Work closely with the Structures Engineering Team to produce technically compliant reports and minimise rejections
- Work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure that work is planned to optimise the use of available resources, including safety critical requirements
- Ensure that the resourcing and delivery of the structures examinations is done in accordance with project requirements, updating the Exams Manager with progress information as required
- Manage the vehicles and equipment, ensuring that maintenance, inspection, repair and calibration is undertaken as required
- Undertake a people manager role, ensuring that the Examiners are highly engaged and receive the necessary support and development
- Roll is the similar as previous employment, TUPE'd over from Amey
Assistant Projects Manager/Resource Manager
Amey
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Resource Manager for Wessex and STE4 Examiner for structures and report writing
- Planning work and programming data for work
- Structures Examiner responsible for undertaking visual, detailed, HCE and SCMI examinations
- Structure examined include Bridges, Culverts, Tunnels, Retaining Walls, Gantries, Sea Defences and Stations on Network Rail's Southern Zone
- Undertaking on-call duties attending bridge strike or other incidents as required by Network Rail Control
- Undertaking other duties such as Engineering Supervisor and COSS
STE4 Examiner
Amey
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Responsible for undertaking visual, detailed and SCMI examinations of Bridges, Culverts, Tunnels, Retaining Walls, Gantries, Sea Defences and Stations on Network Rail's Southern Zone
- Undertaking on-call duties attending incidents as required by Network Rail Control
- Undertaking other various duties such as Engineering Supervisor, COSS
- Bridge strike examiner
- Safety, delivery, finance and costing, team engagement and team welfare
STE4 Examiner
ATKINS
01.2003 - 01.2009
- As above TUPE'd to Amey
Principle Bridge Inspector
ATKINS
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Inspecting structures and writing principle inspections for Somerset County Council to the new government standard set down by the Count Surveyors Society
- This is the Bridge Condition Index (BCI) and Bridge Stock Condition Index (BSCI)
- Other roles have included Preparation of Works Orders and Site Supervision
- Signing, guarding and highway management on Area 2 Highway Agency roads
Highways Technical Officer
London Borough of Camden
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Working in a very busy area of highway management within Camden and Transport for London routes throughout the Capital
- Involved in monitoring Utility works on Lane Rental and Section 74 works
- Checking, issuing and monitoring Skip, Scaffold and Table and Chair licenses
- Inspecting works by all utilities to specification within the highways and defecting works if not to standard
Various Supervisor/management roles
01.1998 - 01.2001
- McNicholas- For Global crossings on A303 Supervisor to installations of Boxes, ducting and Cable
- Cable and Wireless Supervisor to installations of Boxes, ducting and Cable in the Southwest of England
- Nacap- For 186k Senior Route Planner in England and Scotland
- Responsible for sub-contractors implementing correct procedure in duct laying and fibre installation, including traffic management and health and safety
- Ensuring that measurements and as built drawing were correct
- Dealing with and interacting with Government departments, local councils and the private sector on aspects of all works
- (Including opening and closure notices)
- Planning routes through highway and rural areas
- Dealing with all special engineering difficulties and dealing with Land agents/Landowners
- Planning and supervising/managing Horizontal Directional Drilling contractors
- Working in areas of biological and chemical areas
- Creating Method statements, Risk assessments and feasibility studies
Education
A Levels - History, Geography, General Studies
GCSEs -
West Buckland Scholl
Structural Examinations Course - undefined
Watford CETC
People Manager Programme -
City in Guilds
01.2020 -
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Team work
- Written & oral communication
- Problem solving
- Resource management
- Accepting responsibility
- STE04
- BSE
- COSS
Custom
Available on request
Accomplishments
20 years long service award on the railways
Personal Information
Date of birth: 02/04/71
Timeline
Assistant Projects Manager/Resource Manager
Xeiad
07.2021 - 02.2025
People Manager Programme -
City in Guilds
01.2020 -
Assistant Projects Manager/Resource Manager
Amey
01.2017 - 02.2025
STE4 Examiner
Amey
01.2009 - 01.2017
STE4 Examiner
ATKINS
01.2003 - 01.2009
Principle Bridge Inspector
ATKINS
01.2002 - 01.2003
Highways Technical Officer
London Borough of Camden
01.2001 - 01.2002
Various Supervisor/management roles
01.1998 - 01.2001
GCSEs -
West Buckland Scholl
Structural Examinations Course - undefined
Watford CETC
A Levels - History, Geography, General Studies
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