Martin Sloan
Hemel Hempstead
Summary
Self-driven, commercially focused manager and leader committed to delivering benefits by cultivating and guiding high-performing, motivated cross-functional teams with a proven history of overseeing multi-disciplinary railway companies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Shannon Rail Services Ltd
2005.01 - 2015.06
- Managed turnover rates through targeted strategic initiatives to enhance retention
- Acted as primary liaison between clients and project teams
- Lead Auditor for all External Audits inc (RISQS, BSI ISO, NSARE, FORS and Customers)
- Gained Link Up approval for Medical and Alcohol & Drugs screening
- Advised on strategic decisions as a senior operations team member
- Manage a team of Rail and Haulage specialists and team members to meet objectives
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to ensure alignment with company objectives
- Drove the creation and design of online site access management system
- Developed accurate cost estimates in collaboration with commercial manager using bottom-up estimating.
- Introduced a robust change control process
- Work with the development to design and build mobile offices that are powered by solar
- Managed the company's fleet. This included procurement of parts
- Developed business relationships by delivering dependable resources
- Work with commercial and procurement colleagues to procure works
- Extensive onsite experience including quality checks and safety tours.
Works Manager
Bridgen Enterprises Ltd
2007.06 - 2005.01
- Grew the company from £2m-£26m over a period of 5 years.
- Managed company resources to optimise project delivery and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with internal project teams to successfully deliver minor works valued at £3m annually.
- Collaborated with suppliers and contractors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- As a result of successful delivery and excellent working relationships secured additional projects from clients
- Facilitated communication between client representatives and internal teams to ensure project alignment.
- Implementation of internal end to end automated system that reduced repetitive input and allowed planning and invoicing to become more efficient.
- Worked with commercial manager and project managers to close out commercial claims which resulted in significant savings against original claims.
- Conducted quality checks and safety tours onsite to uphold project standards and compliance.
Skills
- Operations management
- Risk assessment
- Performance tracking
- Quality assurance
- Cost estimation
- Data analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Fleet management
- Process improvement
- Client management
- Team building
- Leadership training
Hobbies and Interests
Keen sportsman and FA qualified coach
Professional Development
- Qualified International Transport Manager
- CDMC & Safety Introduction
- Accident investigation
- Lead Auditor
- Leading and managing teams
Timeline
Works Manager
Bridgen Enterprises Ltd
2007.06 - 2005.01
General Manager
Shannon Rail Services Ltd
2005.01 - 2015.06