Garreth Kelly
Leyland,Lancashire
Summary
A seasoned Local Government professional with extensive project and programme management experience, providing leadership to large teams on complex construction projects. Successful delivery of large scale infrastructure projects with an emphasis on cost control and delivery in accordance with agreed programme.
Demonstrating exceptional skills in developing team capabilities, effective communication with stakeholders, mentoring and coaching staff, budget planning, and cost control. A proven track record in implementing multi-year delivery plans, asset management through whole life costings, specification and acquisition of specialist plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with local government policies and legislation, supply chain management, staff recruitment and retention, and health and safety compliance.
Experienced Programme Manager skilled in developing and delivering innovative solutions tailored to key business objectives. Client-focused with excellent relationship-building skills for constructive negotiations and communications with both internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Highways Manager-Projects
Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire
09.2017 - Current
- Programme Manager for the authorities Highways Capital programme with a value in excess of £26m per year.
- Delivery of large scale infrastructure schemes including A59 Penwortham Bypass(£19m) and B5410 Lytham St Annes way (£16m)
- Management of the authorities Environmental services department including Arboriculture, Highways Green reactive and facility management.
- Co-ordinated with different departments, ensuring seamless execution of projects.
- Established clear goals and benchmarks to measure project success.
- Delivered high-quality outcomes with strict adherence to both cost, time and quality standards.
- Resolved critical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to programme timelines or service users.
- Developed risk assessment & method statement strategies to mitigate potential project threats.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of programme management processes.
- Drafted detailed financial reports, documenting project progress and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with senior leadership, aligning project goals with corporate strategy.
- Improved team efficiency by fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed complex projects for successful completion within stipulated deadlines.
- Monitored project budgets, scrutinising expenditures and recommending cost-effective measures.
- Drove team performance and improvements in diverse, inclusive working culture.
- Set team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance for optimum results.
Senior contracts Manager
Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Project managed the delivery of the authorities Surfacing/Surface treatments Capital Programme with a value in excess of £15m per year.
- Reviewed legal documents, ensured adherence to corporate policies.
- Managed complex procurement procedures to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Evaluated contractual performance against objectives for continuous improvement.
- Instituted standard operating procedures, elevated operational consistency.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery.
- Liaised between both internal and external stakeholders for successful programme delivery.
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchasing procedures.
- Facilitated decision-making by preparing cost comparison of materials to inform of whole life costings.
- Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
Contracts Manager
Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire
07.2006 - 05.2014
- Project managed the delivery of the authorities Surface treatments Capital Programme with a value in excess of £6m per year.
- Reduced disputes managing conflict resolution processes effectively within contractual frameworks.
- Co-ordinated tender processes, resulting in improved competitiveness.
- Delivered cost savings through effective budget management.
- Established strong supplier relationships.
- Developed detailed contract specifications to meet client expectations.
- Oversaw daily operations and contract management for site teams.
- Led and motivated multiple on-site teams to achieve project delivery.
- Reported on site cost, time and adherence to specification.
- Managed and updated workload tracker to plan and monitor site activities.
- Placed and managed subcontractor orders based on project needs.
- Responded to time-sensitive queries quickly for fast resolution.
- Coordinated smooth property transfers by organising paperwork and keeping to tight deadlines.
Assistant Contracts Manager
Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire
07.1997 - 07.2006
- Assisted in delivery of the Authorities Surface Treatments programme
- Assisted with the development of project plans, resulting in streamlined construction timelines.
- Handled administrative tasks such as invoicing and filing, reducing workload for senior staff.
- Assisted in preparing bids for new contracts securing more business opportunities for the company.
- Improved efficiency by ensuring all tools and materials were readily available.
- Conducted comprehensive inventory checks to maintain accurate record of supplies.
- Prepared and organised necessary Health and Safety documentation for efficient project management.
- Maintained clean, safe work environment by following strict safety regulations.
- Coordinated delivery schedules to ensure timely arrival of materials needed for projects,.
- Managed supply orders as per project requirements, preventing delays or shortages.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Construction site management
City & Guilds
Preston, Lancashire02.2010
Postgraduate certificate - Management
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2008 - 11.2009
Higher National Certificate - Civil Engineering
Blackburn College
Lancashire 09.2003 - 09.2005
NVQ Level 3 - Administration
City & Guilds of London Institute
City of London 11.1998 - 11.1999
A-Levels - Leisure and Tourism
Runshaw College
Leyland, Lancashire 09.1995 - 07.1997
A-Levels - Information technology
Runshaw College
Leyland 09.1995 - 07.1997
GCSEs - GCSE
Walton Le Dale High School
Preston, Lancashire 09.1990 - 06.1995
Skills
- Extensive Project and Programme management experience
- Providing leadership to large teams on complex construction projects
- Developing skills within team
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Mentoring and coaching of staff
- Budget planning and effective cost control
- Implementation of a multi-year delivery plan
- Asset management through whole life costings
- Specification and acquisition of specialist plant and equipment
- Ensuring compliance local Government polices and Legislation
- Supply chain management
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Health and Safety Compliance
Certification
Member of the Road Surface Treatments (RSTA) national technical committee.
Affiliations
- I have recently come out of retirement and joined a Veterans Football team.
- Exploring the county with my 4 year old Labradoodle.
- Enjoying city breaks with my family and visiting sites of historical importance.
Accomplishments
In 2016 Lancashire County Council won IHE national safety project of the year for our delivery of safety improvement on the A59 in Tarleton, a project delivered by my team. We travelled to London to collect the award and celebrate our collective success in.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Highways Manager-Projects
Lancashire County Council
09.2017 - Current
Senior contracts Manager
Lancashire County Council
05.2014 - 09.2017
Postgraduate certificate - Management
University of Central Lancashire
09.2008 - 11.2009
Contracts Manager
Lancashire County Council
07.2006 - 05.2014
Higher National Certificate - Civil Engineering
Blackburn College
09.2003 - 09.2005
NVQ Level 3 - Administration
City & Guilds of London Institute
11.1998 - 11.1999
Assistant Contracts Manager
Lancashire County Council
07.1997 - 07.2006
A-Levels - Leisure and Tourism
Runshaw College
09.1995 - 07.1997
A-Levels - Information technology
Runshaw College
09.1995 - 07.1997
GCSEs - GCSE
Walton Le Dale High School
09.1990 - 06.1995
NVQ Level 4 - Construction site management
City & Guilds
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