Dan Shelton

Since April 2025 I have stepped into the role Head of Department for Planning within the business. On top of being a full time Planner and managing my own schemes, I have sole responsibility for the Planning function business wide, with a team of Planners under me. Duties and responsibilities consist of (but not limited to):

• Lead the development and updates of project programmes business wide (Pre-Construction through to Completion)
• Ensuring all project programme submissions are managed and updated with accuracy to allow foresight of progress, the monitoring of Key Dates and current performance against them, as well as short, medium and long term Planning.
• Manage change control processes and ensuring the programme impacts of early warnings, compensation events and Project Manager instructions are effectively and clearly communicated both internally and externally.
• Checked and approved all Project changes and programme updates prior to formal submission, clearly communicating and substantiating any changes or impacts.
• Identify and manage risks, monitor key milestones, and provide Planning support and expertise to site teams utilising Project Data to make informed decisions to keep project delivery as expected.
• Maintain a visible presence on site and attend all key meetings to ensure delivery and client relationships are maintained to the highest standards.
• Review and evaluate Earned Value metrics to assess performance against the schedule.
• Manage and mentor a team of Planners, ensuring best practices and excellency is maintained and implemented across all schemes.
• Provide Planning mentorship and guidance to subordinate planners to ensure uniformity across the business with clear emphasis on Planning Methods and best practice.
• Develop the skills and knowledge of Junior Planners, with frequent personal development reviews and goal setting.
• Liaise closely with Senior Leadership to ensure foresight of business strategies and objectives and how Planning will align to them.

Since February 2023 I have been developing as a Planner within the business under the guidance of the Planning Manager. This has consisted of learning and understanding Planning Principles, Software Training (Microsoft Project and Primavera P6) as well as attending external courses such as Software Advanced Courses and Commercial Awareness courses with CECA. Within 18 months I had gone from a Trainee without any prior Construction experience, to being a full time Planner managing numerous schemes effectively and independently.

I am confident in all aspects of Planning and managing schemes throughout their entirety. I always strive and pride myself on providing detailed programme submissions, as well as liaising with our Site Teams and Clients to ensure smooth project delivery. I also have very high awareness of the Commercial aspects of Planning, and how they integrate to substantiate change within the Clause 60's process. To date, I have upwards of £3.5m of implemented CE value where I have produced a Clause 62/Impacted Programme to support the quotation.

My main attributes (but not limited to) are:

• Ability to produce detailed Clause 31/32 Programmes, along with detailed accompanying narratives
• Confident in accessing and understanding Works Information/Scope via drawings/models etc
• Confident and proactive in Project meetings such as Collaborative Planning sessions/Magnet boards, Commercial meetings and Senior Leadership meetings
• Dedicated member of Schemes with consistent, meaningful input to aid in smooth Project Delivery
• Ability to communicate with internal and external Stakeholders/Leadership Teams
• Attend all Project Meetings to maintain key understanding/awareness, and to report on our position (Programme/Commercial/Design/Delivery)
• Manage Client expectations and communicate own limitations
• Extensive Commercial knowledge
• Driving change and good practises throughout the business to ensure all Company Staff are aware of Programme related topics to enhance overall performance.

Whilst posted to the Infantry Training Centre, it was my responsibility as a Training Instructor to turn 48 ordinary civilians into fully qualified and competent Infantry Soldiers ready to deploy on operations around the world. This involved things such as:

• Detailed Planning and tailoring of lessons in topics such as basic administration, military discipline, weapon handling, personal fitness development and military tactics
• Maintaining Operational safety whilst conducting live firing with several different weapon systems, and also the use of pyrotechnics and explosives
• Enforcing and managing a high level of professional discipline, vital to the military's ethos
• Establishing good working relationships with recruits, in order to have a high standard of professional output
• Being a good role model and a leader to my subordinates, which in turn inspires confidence in the team

Certifying them in their critical output tests, as well as developing recruits falling short of the standard whilst maintaining a high standard output of the rest.

I was also recognised by my chain of command and subordinates in every course intake I have participated in, being awarded The Best Section Commander award every year. This was voted by my Superiors above me and subordinates below me who recognised my high standard level of instruction, professional working manner and my willingness to go above and beyond what was required of me.

I joined the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment in 2013. I became part of a highly professional, dedicated and operationally focused unit. The ethos of 1 Royal Irish is outstanding teamwork and professionalism in order to achieve every mission set out to us. I had the opportunity to display this in many military exercises around the world, including the UK, The Falklands, Kenya, Spain and Norway. My high standard of operating and professionalism, saw me climb through the ranks and reaching the rank of Corporal. This meant I had the privilege of commanding soldiers on the ground, both on exercises and on operations.

I've completed 2 tours of Afghanistan, in 2017/18, and 2019/20. It saw me part of the NATO Resolute Support Mission based out of Kabul. I was responsible for the security of high-ranking NATO and government advisors by means of a Close Protection detail, whilst they conducted their mission of training and mentoring Afghan Forces.

As the Team Leader, it saw me have overall command of the detail, as well as the NATO advisors. My team provided assets such as:

• Force protection measures to maintain everyone's safety
• Action plans and dynamic risk assessments to mitigate and prevent any threat
• Medical assistance and extraction if required
• Safe transit for NATO Advisors across Kabul City

My military qualifications consist of:

• Section 2ic Cadre (Top Third Graded)
• Section Commanders Battle Course (Top Third Graded)
• Skill at Arms Instructor (Top Third Graded)
• Range Conducting Officer
• Range Safety Supervisor
• Team Medic Instructor
• Mental Resilience Trainer
• Fire Support Group Commander