George Ward
Hartlepool
Summary
I am a construction and project delivery professional with 30+ years experience across Heavy Engineering, Power Generation, PetroChem and complex construction environments. My background is built around safety-critical delivery, contractor engagement stakeholder engagement and driving work through to completion safely, on time and within budget.Over the course of my career, i have led multidisciplinary teams, managed interfaces between client and contractor groups, chaired progress meetings, controlled risk and change and supported delivery in highly regulated and high pressure environments. i am comfortable working with senior stakeholders and translating complex site activity into clear actions, priorities and progress updates.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Delivery Manager
Cavendish Nuclear
Hartlepool
09.2024 - Current
- Highly experienced Site Delivery Manager at Hartlepool Power Station, specializing in leading multi-disciplined teams to deliver complex engineering projects safely and efficiently.
- Expert in driving rigorous safety/quality compliance, robust commercial management, and strategic stakeholder engagement to ensure operational excellence within high-hazard nuclear environments.
- Highly experienced Site Delivery Manager at Hartlepool Power Station, specializing in leading multi-disciplined teams to deliver complex engineering projects safely and efficiently. Expert in driving rigorous safety/quality compliance, robust commercial management, and strategic stakeholder engagement to ensure operational excellence within high-hazard nuclear environments.
Outage Delivery Lead
Cavendish Nuclear
Dungeness
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Led the end-to-end delivery of Cavendish Nuclear Pre-Defueling Gas Circ Outage, including work integration, schedule optimisation and execution oversight.
- Direct multi-disciplinary teams of station staff, contractors and technical specialists. Maintaining alignment with the outage strategy, nuclear safety and quality standards. Led stakeholder management and reporting.
Construction Delivery Lead
Cavendish Nuclear
Hartlepool
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Requested by the client to be embedded and support in the delivery of the Flask Optimisation project. A fleet-wide project to ensure the station is compliant with de-fuelling milestones.
- Management oversight and drive of contractor performance from mobilisation to execution, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of critical path work and structural steel fabricators quality adherence.
Outage Delivery Lead
Cavendish Nuclear
Dungeness
01.2022 - 09.2022
- As Outage Delivery Lead for Cavendish Nuclear at Dungeness B Power Station, I led multidisciplinary teams of engineers, supervisors, and safety professionals to execute critical outage projects, strictly adhering to high nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- I proactively managed project risks, controlled changes, ensured full compliance with site procedures, and facilitated transparent stakeholder engagement and reporting to deliver key milestones efficiently.
Work Coordinator
Cavendish Nuclear
Hartlepool
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordinated work activities for multi-disciplinary teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting in the safe and compliant generation of nuclear energy.
Event Recovery Interface Lead
Cavendish Nuclear
Dungeness
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Requested to support the Event Recovery at Dungeness B and act as a key liaison between contract companies and key stakeholders.
- Monitoring and managing contractor performance and adherence to station standards, challenging unsafe practices and promoting continuous improvement.
Outage General Foreman
Cavendish Nuclear
Dungeness
09.2018 - 11.2018
- As a Outage General Foreman in high-stakes nuclear outage environments, I lead multi-disciplinary teams to execute critical-path projects with a relentless focus on safety, quality, and strict regulatory compliance.
- I coordinate complex site logistics and resource management to optimize performance, ensuring all work meets rigorous nuclear, environmental, and quality standards.
- I serve as a key liaison for field reporting and operational readiness, driving efficiency to minimize downtime and ensure seamless project execution.
Industrial Coating / Refractory Supervisor
Ancorite Surface Protection
11.2011 - 07.2018
- Highly skilled and safety-conscious Industrial Specialist experienced in the supervision of the installation and maintenance of Refractory Linings and Industrial Surface Protection within high-hazard, high-temperature environments.
- Proven expertise in maximizing asset life in petrochemical, refinery, and power generation sectors.
- Specialized in executing complex, fast-track turnaround projects (TA) while adhering to strict quality standards.
- Committed to zero-incident performance in confined spaces and hazardous areas.
Project Site Support
DAVEY SITE SERVICES LIMITED
United Kingdom
01.2006 - 10.2011
- Acted as the primary Site Support anchor for heavy industrial and power generation projects, ensuring seamless site operations from mobilisation to demobilisation.
- Responsible for end-to-end logistics and materials control, managing the efficient flow of critical project components to optimize construction timelines.
- Executed site set-up and infrastructure management, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance.
- Proactively managed hazardous waste storage and disposal in strict adherence to environmental regulations, ensuring a safe, organized, and compliant working environment.
Site Supervisor
Attrium Northern
north east uk
08.2003 - 01.2006
- Site Supervisor with a strong track record in commercial and light industrial construction, refurbishments, and demolition.
- Experienced in managing subcontractors, overseeing on-site logistics, and delivering quality dilapidation / refurbishment works in high-pressure environments.
Project Site Support
DAVEY SITE SERVICES LIMITED
United Kingdom
07.2000 - 08.2003
- Acted as the primary Site Support anchor for heavy industrial and power generation projects, ensuring seamless site operations from mobilization to demobilization.
- Responsible for end-to-end logistics and materials control, managing the efficient flow of critical project components to optimize construction timelines.
- Executed site set-up and infrastructure management, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance.
- Proactively managed hazardous waste storage and disposal in strict adherence to environmental regulations, ensuring a safe, organized, and compliant working environment.
Refractory Installer
Various Companies
United Kingdom
10.1993 - 07.2000
- Contracted for various UK-based refractory companies, installing protective coatings in industrial, process, petro-chem and power generation environments.
Education
CPD
Skills
- Construction Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Quality Assurance
- Resource and Budget management
- Compliance adherence
- Site management
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/georgeward-081198407
Timeline
Site Delivery Manager
Cavendish Nuclear
09.2024 - Current
Outage Delivery Lead
Cavendish Nuclear
01.2024 - 08.2024
Construction Delivery Lead
Cavendish Nuclear
10.2022 - 12.2023
Outage Delivery Lead
Cavendish Nuclear
01.2022 - 09.2022
Work Coordinator
Cavendish Nuclear
03.2020 - 12.2021
Event Recovery Interface Lead
Cavendish Nuclear
11.2018 - 03.2020
Outage General Foreman
Cavendish Nuclear
09.2018 - 11.2018
Industrial Coating / Refractory Supervisor
Ancorite Surface Protection
11.2011 - 07.2018
Project Site Support
DAVEY SITE SERVICES LIMITED
01.2006 - 10.2011
Site Supervisor
Attrium Northern
08.2003 - 01.2006
Project Site Support
DAVEY SITE SERVICES LIMITED
07.2000 - 08.2003
Refractory Installer
Various Companies
10.1993 - 07.2000
CPD