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Hasan Ahmed

Hasan Ahmed

Summary

Dynamic senior project manager with over 14 years of experience, including 8 years in leading consultancies, specialising in complex multi-discipline projects exceeding £100m. Proven track record of delivering client value across diverse sectors such as Rail, Transportation, Construction, Energy, IT and Central Government. Expertise in project leadership and problem-solving, utilising a collaborative, people-centric approach to achieve results for major clients including Network Rail, HS2, SSE and TfL.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Project Manager (Associate)

ARCADIS
London
05.2020 - 04.2025

Senior Associate Project Manager for multi-discipline infrastructure engineering projects. Nominated onto Emerging Leadership Team


Piccadilly Line Upgrade Lighting Main - Transport for London
• Deputised Project Director and managed concept design, sub-contractors and surveys to facilitate enabling work across 53 stations and tunnels - pivotal to c.£1bn Piccadilly Line Upgrade Programme.


Traffic Management Systems - Network Rail East Coast Digital Programme
• Led PM services to achieve delivery of c.£10m Cloud-based solution for Rail Operating Data Centres. Managing executive stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams
• Developed a successful £10m strategic business case


Project Reach (Neos Network) - Southern and Scottish Energy
• Provided PMO and business case advisory services to a client Executive team on roll out of a sustainable £1bn fibre optic scheme


Barking Riverside Extension (GRIP 6-8) - Morgan Sindall & Transport for London
• Led design completion of £6.8m design contract for new prestige station at Barking Riverside, achieving on-time commissioning


Liverpool Street Station Roof Refurbishment Project (GRIP 3-5) - Murphy & Network Rail
• Led design teams for a £multi-million heritage roof restoration project

HS2 ASC Main Works Civils Project (Detailed Design) - EKFB & HS2
• Led cross-functional design teams to achieve milestones for c.70 assets (MEP, civils, architecture, drainage, water, highways, consents & utilities) inc. Green Tunnels and Portal Building Data Centres
• Provided project controls oversight of c.£25M asset portfolio

Project Manager

ATKINS
London
04.2017 - 03.2020

Achieved outstanding profit margin targets and 100% successful bid record.


UK Government - Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal Programme
• Delivered PMO services to senior government clients as part of this prestige £multi-billion programme in the Palace of Westminster


Clacton Re-Signalling Project (GRIP 3-6)
• Project lead delivering excellent profitability outcomes (>25% baseline margin), winning repeat client


Online Key Management Systems Project (GRIP 1-3)
• Led a novel Digital Railway project to build the cyber security for ETCS implementation on the UK rail network


Belgian Infrabel ETCS Masterplan
• Drove a project team for a ETCS consultancy project for Belgian national railway clients Infrabel and TUC Rail


ARC Framework (GRIP 4-6)
• Lead project management of 4 high profile £multi-million civil design package contracts, covering over 60 railway structures valued >£100M.

Scheme Project Manager

NETWORK RAIL (CROSSRAIL)
London
02.2015 - 04.2017
  • Project manager for £125m Crossrail electrification and telecoms project, powering the 57-mile Elizabeth Line route.
  • Set right two faltering £multi-million supplier contracts to deliver 4 high-spec power sub-stations on time and budget. Introduced collaborative design approach saving over £100k

Asst. Project Manager

NETWORK RAIL
London
10.2011 - 02.2015
  • Stepped up to manage several civil engineering projects (valued >£10m) and external stakeholders, amidst a department downsize
  • Deputised Senior Project Manager, establishing PMO for a £25m change programme

Finance Analyst / Relationship Manager

HSBC
London
06.2005 - 03.2008
  • Overseeing financial controls of £2bn US banking subsidiary
  • Relationship managed 50+ client portfolio; achieved £10m sales

Education

Master of Science - Project & Enterprise Management

University College London
London
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Globalisation

University College London
London
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Maths & Management

King's College London
London

Skills

  • Project management & PMO advisory
  • Project controls & governance
  • Design management
  • Contract management (NEC 3)
  • CDM and H&S knowledge
  • Power BI & Digital Tools
  • Team leadership & line management
  • Mentoring & coaching
  • Public speaking

Accomplishments

    Charity board member - Social enterprise co-founder - D&I Advisor - STEM Ambassador

Timeline

Senior Project Manager (Associate)

ARCADIS
05.2020 - 04.2025

Project Manager

ATKINS
04.2017 - 03.2020

Scheme Project Manager

NETWORK RAIL (CROSSRAIL)
02.2015 - 04.2017

Asst. Project Manager

NETWORK RAIL
10.2011 - 02.2015

Finance Analyst / Relationship Manager

HSBC
06.2005 - 03.2008

Master of Science - Project & Enterprise Management

University College London
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Globalisation

University College London
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Maths & Management

King's College London
Hasan Ahmed