Michael McDonagh

Leading end to end delivery of complex capital works across the Lower Thames Crossing, representing 21 internal business areas and driving improvements in FM, commercial outcomes, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. I oversee subcontractor coordination, ensure NEC compliance, and lead multi-stream reporting, security, and programme wide initiatives championing client interests, cost savings, and net zero ambitions. Also involved in strategic planning, DCO alignment, and stakeholder briefings at parliamentary level.

Appointed Authorised person for the UK’s largest geotechnical project (£1bn+), managing high risk electrical installations across 35 live sites. Directed a team of 6–15 electricians and external contractors delivering plant critical installations, infrastructure upgrades, and motor-focused maintenance. Led a preventative maintenance strategy that included individual testing of 36 key motors critical assets supporting operations where downtime could exceed £100k per day. Issued safe systems of work and drove zero harm performance through rigorous safety leadership and technical compliance. Played a key commercial role in labour forecasting, framework development, and £500k+ procurement operations, while representing electrical interests at leadership level and ensuring successful delivery against programme milestones.

Led the safe delivery of temporary electrical installations across the UK, managing teams of up to 12 tradesmen on projects up to £300k. As Appointed Person, controlled electrical isolations and issued permits, embedding a safety-first culture. Oversaw end-to-end project execution from surveys and planning to testing, sign-off, and client liaison. Conducted over 200 H&S observations annually, drove site standards through daily briefings and toolbox talks, and actively contributed to supervisor forums shaping group wide improvements.

Delivered high spec electrical installations in Heathrow’s baggage hall, including containment systems (ladder rack, cable tray, trunking, conduit) installation of electrical installations to design. Completed and signed off test sheets, resolved snags and defects, and ensured compliance with strict quality and safety standards. Reported to the site supervisor and applied strong problem solving skills to deliver efficient, regulation compliant installations in a high-security, live environment.

Operated as a one-man business providing dependable, high quality electrical labour to SME contractors across London. Built a simple, effective model based on delivering agreed scopes of work on an hourly-paid basis. Personally handled every aspect of the business from quoting, time estimating and scheduling to invoicing and on site delivery. Known for being reliable, adaptable, and site-ready, supporting fast-paced commercial and construction environments with a strong work ethic and professional approach. While not employing others, the business consistently secured repeat work through trust, quality output, and client satisfaction.