Carl Wayne Newcombe
Wem,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced in project management with a strong technical understanding. Demonstrates effective communication, team management ability, and customer relationship management. Skilled in planning and organising tasks, efficient material sourcing, and adaptable to changing environments. Expertise in safety awareness initiatives, compliance management, cost estimation, budgetary control, site management, and schedule management. Committed to delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Contract Site Manager
Connah's Quay Power Station (Uniper)
Connahs Quay, Flintshire
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Coordinated logistical activities for project delivery and resource allocation.
- Oversaw subcontractor performance, fostering strong working relationships and collaboration.
- Implemented best practices for site management, enhancing operational efficiency and workflow.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on site procedures and safety protocols.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring timely completion of site activities.
- Evaluated site conditions and identified potential risks, recommending mitigation strategies.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives and updates.
- Conducted regular risk assessments with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with TEi & Uniper engineers to ensure Engineering compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining project updates for stakeholder meetings.
- Implemented cost-saving measures whilst ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Delivered projects within deadline by closely monitoring progress.
- Fostered good relationships with clients, securing repeat business opportunities.
- Delegated tasks to appropriate personnel for increased productivity levels.
- Handled procurement of materials for optimal resource utilisation.
- Ensured safety protocols for minimal workplace accidents.
Contract Site Manager / Project Engineer
TEi – ESSAR Stanlow Oil Refinery
Chester, Cheshire
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Engage with clients to ascertain specific requirements and formulate an initial engineering concept.
- Developed comprehensive plan encompassing specific requirements, budget considerations, cost estimates, and program outline.
- Compilation of tender return documentation and drawings.
- Coordinating with TEi head office to secure additional labour resources.
- Manage and collaborate with onsite outsourced contractors to secure successful design and installation of work adhering to established budgets and timelines..
- HR tasks for all trades on-site.
- Acquisition of materials and specialised tools.
- Creation of site-relevant Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
- Deliver onsite technical information to Client and Site Engineers
- Contributing to monitoring and evaluation of Health & Safety measures established by TEi and client management.
- Conduct management safety walks and audits
- Developing detailed procurement frameworks, budget allocations, and cost oversight measures for all operations conducted for both client and TEi.
- Update Project Development document to capture all significant project information.
Contracts / Project Engineer
TEI
Connahs Quay, Flintshire
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed contract negotiations and ensured compliance with legal requirements.
- Coordinated project schedules and resources to optimise efficiency across teams.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Monitored project performance and identified areas for improvement throughout execution.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project delivery within established timelines.
- Reviewed and approved project documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Drove process improvements by adopting latest engineering techniques and technologies.
- Optimised project performance by implementing efficient engineering solutions.
- Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to minimise accidents and injury.
- Responded quickly to emergency outages, providing rapid repairs to limit operational disruption.
Project Engineer
Uniper
Enfield & Grain , London
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Liaise with clients (Uniper Station Engineers) to ascertain their specific objectives that require undertaking and develop an initial engineering concept and potential project costs.
- Produce a detailed specification that captures all relevant technical specifics that meets the clients' objectives.
- Preparing contract documentation for procurement services and materials, evaluate tender returns and provide recommendations.
- Act as the Site Engineers Rep for all works undertaken for the duration of the project.
- Liaise with contractors on a regular basis to ensure the successful design and installation of works are to the agreed budgets and time frames.
- Manage all relevant budgets.
- Produce and keep an up-to-date Project Development document that captures all relevant information of the projects.
- Continually liaise and inform the client and sponsor as required.
- Ensuring the completion of all relevant documentation.
- Produce and issue detailed project reports.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering projects efficiently. 2.Managed project timelines and budgets ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. 3.Implemented innovative engineering solutions to optimise operational processes and improve performance. 4.Coordinated stakeholder communications to ensure clarity and transparency throughout project lifecycles. 5.Developed and maintained detailed project documentation to support regulatory compliance and audits. 6.Trained and mentored junior engineers fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. 7.Evaluated project risks and developed mitigation strategies to safeguard project integrity. 8.Collaborated with external partners to integrate advanced technologies into project designs.
Project engineer
RWE Generation
Little Barford, Yarmouth, Didcot, Aberthaw, various
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for coordinating and planning maintenance and repair activities, including reviewing of action request for engineering defects.
- Required to scrutinize technical mechanical problems, to evaluate the appropriate corrective procedures required to resolve issues and prevent/limit reoccurrence.
- Budget account holder with responsibilities for plant and equipment maintenance; ensuring availability of replacement materials and equipment and the costing & procurement of replacement proprietary components.
- Involved in the development of Dynamic Risk Assessments for maintenance works and long-term engineering.
- Participating in the monitoring and reviewing of health & safety precautions implemented by the company and station management.
- Providing information to non-technical employees about engineering/mechanical technical issues.
- Responsible for providing technical advice and supervision of work to correct defects.
- The closing out of work instructions and completion of maintenance records.
- Managing plant modification projects from conception, pre-production through to implementation ad completion.
- Prepare contract documentation for procurement services and materials, including the evaluation of tenders and providing recommendations.
- Responsible for overseeing the review, initiation and execution of contracts.
- Overseeing the maintenance of projects after completion.
- Acting as the Technical Officer for the HRSG maintenance contract at Little Barford Power Station. Ensured that all engineering works are carried out in accordance with agreed designed specifications, within statutory requirements and other contractual requirements.
- Assisting other Power Stations within the RWE Group including, Great Yarmouth and Didcot B, with additional maintenance / outage support.
- Coordinated cross-functional team meetings to facilitate project updates and address potential risks.
- Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to quality standards across multiple teams.
- Liaised with clients to identify their requirements, leading to customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Mentored junior engineers to facilitate their professional development and growth.
- Developed bespoke solutions for complex client requirements, demonstrating innovation and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted in-depth feasibility studies to ensure viable project outcomes.
Fitter / On Site Machinist (Charge Hand)
RWE Ferrybridge
Various locations
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Duties: Providing supervision and technical guidance.
- Coordinate and liaise with customers when on site.
- Heavy industrial machining both on-site and in the workshop.
- Machine maintenance of both Steam Turbines and Gas Turbines and Hydro in a variety of Power Stations across the UK and abroad.
Fitter/Turner
Firth Rixon, Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Duties: Heavy industrial machining of mining tools for international clientele, involving both manual and CNC operations.
- Machine settings and planned machine maintenance.
Apprentice Fitter/Turner
Corus, Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Duties: General machining, and fitting including mechanical and electronic diagnosis on a variety of high-speed packaging machinery.
- Qualified in 1993
Education
HNC - Mechanical Engineering
01.2013 - 01.2015
NEBOSH Diploma - General Safety
01.2015 - 01.2015
Level 3 ONC - Power Generation Engineering
01.2008 - 01.2011
City & Guilds Part 3 - A1 Assessors
01.2006 - 01.2008
NVQ Passes - Engineering Craft Studies
North Lindsey College of Technology
Scunthorpe 01.1989 - 01.1993
Skills
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Planning and organising tasks
- Effective communication
- Team management ability
- Efficient material sourcing
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Customer relationship management
- Safety awareness initiatives
Toolbox discussions and training - Schedule management
- Planning and design
- Compliance management
- Cost estimation
- Budgetary control
- Site management
- Project planning and progress updates
- Technical understanding
- Construction Project Management software (CEMAR)
Certification
- ISOH CDM
- CDM Co-ordinator
- APM Introductory Certificate
- LEEA, Diploma, LOLER & PUWER regulations
- AP Crane Control
- IOSH, managing safety certificate
- Pressure Equipment and Pressure Systems
- RWE, CCGT Operations Principles Part 1 & 2
- Safety Regulations
- RWE, Technical Officer Course
- Uniper, Contract Management
- First Aid
References
Available upon request.
Interests
Mountain / road biking, playing squash, gardening, carpentry., Home improvements (DIY)
Timeline
Contract Site Manager / Project Engineer
TEi – ESSAR Stanlow Oil Refinery
09.2024 - 03.2025
Contract Site Manager
Connah's Quay Power Station (Uniper)
03.2024 - 11.2025
Contracts / Project Engineer
TEI
07.2022 - 09.2024
Project Engineer
Uniper
01.2019 - 01.2022
Project engineer
RWE Generation
01.2018 - 01.2019
NEBOSH Diploma - General Safety
01.2015 - 01.2015
HNC - Mechanical Engineering
01.2013 - 01.2015
Level 3 ONC - Power Generation Engineering
01.2008 - 01.2011
City & Guilds Part 3 - A1 Assessors
01.2006 - 01.2008
Fitter / On Site Machinist (Charge Hand)
RWE Ferrybridge
01.2001 - 01.2006
Fitter/Turner
Firth Rixon, Scunthorpe
01.1995 - 01.2001
Apprentice Fitter/Turner
Corus, Scunthorpe
01.1989 - 01.1995
NVQ Passes - Engineering Craft Studies
North Lindsey College of Technology
01.1989 - 01.1993