JOSEPH NOONAN

2021-11 –

Civils/Highway Authority Manager

Fibre and Wireless, London

• Ensured full compliance with NRSWA, SROH, and permitting requirements, safeguarding utility interests against undue HA challenges.

• Developed and reviewed civil engineering technical specifications, ensuring contractors adhered to SROH standards.

• Led project coordination meetings, focusing on NRSWA compliance, permitting accuracy, and quality of work.

• Monitored Street Manager for non-compliances, issuing corrective notices with precise technical assessments to ensure SROH compliance.

• Defended statutory undertakers (SUs) against overzealous or incorrect HA enforcement, effectively challenging misinterpretations of legislation.

• Mitigated Section 74 penalties by demonstrating fair application of regulations and ensuring accurate permit management.

• Represented SUs in dispute resolution processes, including escalation to HAUC where necessary.

• Proactively identified and resolved technical issues during project execution to prevent compliance risks.

• Conducted quality control programs to verify adherence to industry and legislative standards.

• Acted as a key liaison between contractors, permitting teams, and project managers, ensuring smooth and compliant project delivery.

• Provided expert guidance on legislative interpretations, protecting the organization from unnecessary fines and project delays.

• CDM & Compliance: Managed LBC’s Client Duty Holder responsibilities under CDM, ensuring all duty holders fulfilled their legal obligations. Provided expert guidance on NRSWA compliance, training, and legislative requirements to improve HA activities.
• Traffic Management & Safety: Advised on traffic management and health & safety during the design phase, ensuring compliance with SSWRW, Chapter 8, and NEC3 contract guidelines. Led the preparation and distribution of Pre-Construction Information Packs (PIP) for Principal Contractors.
• Project & Contract Management: Led NEC3 contract management on multiple projects, overseeing design compliance, risk management, defects resolution, and compensation event assessments. Ensured project delivery met quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Site Supervision & Quality Control: Conducted independent on-site inspections, verifying material compliance and adherence to Works Information. Monitored maintenance mini-schemes for quality and safety compliance.
• Stakeholder & Risk Management: Led health & safety strategy meetings with Principal Contractors, influencing a shift towards site-specific risk assessments. Liaised with Thames Water and the Environment Agency on drainage and flood risk management.
• Training & Legislative Support: Provided expertise on NRSWA legislation, ensuring compliance across HA activities. Assisted in training initiatives to improve adherence to street works regulations and best practices.

• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Part-Time Project Coordination Experience
  • Planned and scheduled project phases to ensure timely completion.
  • Managed contractor performance while maintaining quality and safety.
  • Identified resource needs and mitigated risks to meet project goals.
  • Provided reports and regular updates to stakeholders.

• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

In the 12 years self employed, I picked up lots of skills in various industries with multiple clients.

• CATV cable installations, sub duct & Quadraplex, Fibre cables, Blown fibre, Coaxial cable & copper.
• CATV- Civil track laying, Box building, Cabinet Installations.
• BT/Openreach, Fibre & copper cabling, duct laying, duct repair.
• Motorway Works, Duct laying, ringed Manhole installations, Chamber building, Stairs erection, Hand rails, Barrier and crash barrier erection. Cabinet erection, matrix signs, gantries, Cable installations power, copper fibre.
• Airports, Drainage systems, Light installations, sacrificial ducts, buried joints, power cable, and direct buried systems.

As well as managing my own teams and took on the role of project manger for the Client on various projects taken on responsibilities of managing other contractors and direct labour of the Client .