John Swankie

• Developed comprehensive contracting strategies to deliver client objectives.
• Collaborated with a variety of industry professionals for effective project delivery.
• Enhanced client understanding of market conditions, leading to informed decision making.

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• Led team to improved project performance by implementing new strategies for 2 ongoing projects which were over budget and behind schedule.
• Enhanced project delivery through innovative contracting strategies.
• Instituted cost control measures, mitigated financial risk.
• Negotiated revised terms with the main contractor to ensure successful project delivery.

• Recruited team of experienced engineers and operating staff
• Facilitated team meetings enhancing communication and collaboration amongst staff members.
• Streamlined project workflows to reduce delays, resulting in timely project completion.
• Improved operational efficiency with thorough risk assessments and proactive mitigation strategies.
• Implemented innovative contracting strategies
• Negotiated major contract awards
• Liaised with government regulator and other stakeholders

• Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
• Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
• Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
• Liaised with co-venturers and government partners to ensure smooth project execution
• Negotiated profitable Gas sale agreement with Ras al Khaimah gas commission.
• Commissioned project on time and within approved budget

• Developed comprehensive business strategies to deliver client objectives.
• Collaborated with a variety of industry professionals for effective project delivery.
• Enhanced client understanding of market trends, leading to informed decision making.
• Negotiated fertiliser sale agreement with government of Pakistan
• Undertook successful redevelopment of existing property in UK

• Increased overall operational efficiency by implementing new management strategies.
• Streamlined communication processes and reorganised the Engineering and Projects departments for improved team collaboration and performance
• Led companywide Business Process Re-engineering /restructuring to streamline operations.
• Successfully executed several projects involving existing offshore operations
• Promoted to General Manager, Production.
• Reassigned to Country Manager, Pakistan

• Employed on the Troll project in Stavanger, Norway developing the Plan for Development and Operations.
• Relocated to Head Office in Den Haag, actively engaged in promoting the SLIM project findings and recommendations throughout all group companies.
• Participated actively in professional training programmes to stay updated on latest industry trends and best practices.

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• Negotiated contracts with Italian suppliers for long lead items
• Liaised with engineering contractor to enhance seamless fabrication and construction activities at the Korean shipyard
• Negotiated successful hook-up assistance contact with joint venture Italian contractor.
• Liaised with clients team to facilitate effective communication and smooth execution.

Held a variety of Project Engineering roles in UK and Malaysia leading to appointment as Contract Manager for the F23 Integrated contract.