Mike Nutbrown
Ashford,Kent
Summary
Extensive engineering and management experience in power upgrade projects for London Underground, Network Rail, Transport for Wales, and Eleclink. Proven track record in business development, project design, and construction management, ensuring successful project completion and handover. Strong organizational skills and effective team leadership contribute to consistently meeting key milestones. Expertise in program controls and strategic planning drives successful project delivery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Operations Director
Balfour Beatty Rail
London
2013.01 - Current
- Responsible for a portfolio of projects ranging from £5k to £60m within a business unit that delivers sales on average of £40m a year
- Ensuring project pipe line is maintained and managing bids for the business unit, most recently securing a £200m 6+2 Year framework with London Underground for the Piccadilly Line
- Ensuring in house resource and strategic supply chain partners consistently deliver safely to programme and budget
- While maintaining overall responsibility for the Business unit Construction delivery unit in London and the Manufacturing facility in Glasgow my duties also include the role of Framework Director for the London Underground Piccadilly line Framework contract. The works include trackside cabling packages, major traction substation upgrades (involving HV, LV and DC switchboard replacement; installation of 2.5 MW transformer rectifiers and all associated civil, L&SP and ventilation requirements).
- Managing and supporting a team of Senior Project Managers to deliver the Piccadilly line construction projects in conjunction with other live projects across the portfolio
- Managed risk effectively, ensuring business continuity during challenging periods.
- Optimised operational efficiency by implementing strategic plans and procedures.
- Implemented staff development programmes, resulting in an empowered workforce.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to secure future investments.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost savings without compromising quality.
- Motivated team members by providing mentoring and development opportunities.
- Planned daily operations to maximise productivity, monitoring KPIs to promote consistent progress towards targets.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
Operations Manager
Balfour Beatty Engineering Services
London, England
2009.01 - 2013.01
- Reporting to the Operations Director, Responsibilities included responsibility for technical and commercial management, health and safety, work winning, contract management, and project planning/ management. Responsibilities also include delivery of the Metropolitan Line Power Supply Upgrade for London Underground, value £55 million. Works include highway and trackside cabling, 10 major traction substation upgrades (involving HV, LV and DC switchboard replacement; installation of 2.5 MW transformer rectifiers and civil eng. works). Responsible for day to day management of 8 staff and 50 direct employed operatives across numerous of contracts for London Underground and developers working on LU sites.
- Main duties include:
- Representing the company at Senior Client meetings
- Detailed planning of all work activities and resource review
- Implementation and monitoring of CDM site safety and quality
- Reviewing and carrying out value engineering of technical and detailed designs
- Holding monthly project review meetings with Contract Project Managers
- Labour and Sub-Contractor control and management
Construction Manager
Balfour Kilpatrick
London, England
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Reporting directly to the Project Director I was responsible for delivering the construction phase of a £55 million turnkey contract for power supply upgrades on the Metropolitan Line. The works include highway and trackside cabling packages, 10 major traction substation upgrades (involving HV, LV and DC switchboard replacement; installation of 2.5 MW transformer rectifiers and all associated civil eng. works).
- Duties included:
- Detailed planning of all work activities and allocation of resources
- Implementation and monitoring of CDM, Site Safety and Quality
- Review and approval of all documentation
- Achieving and maintaining good customer relations
- Control and monitoring of direct and subcontractor labour
- Attending meetings and monthly reporting to client on progress
- Monthly review of finances with site engineers, QS and senior management
Project Manager
Balfour Kilpatrick
London, England
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Reporting directly to the Operations Manager I was responsible for delivering power upgrade projects for London Underground, EDF Energy Powerlink and Metronet, at locations across the London Underground Network including Shepherds Bush Transformer Room, Kings Cross Transformer Room, Central Line Outline Design Development and Old Dalby Test Track in the Midlands which was utilised for the testing and introduction of the new air conditioned s stock trains.
Project Engineer,
Balfour Kilpatrick
London, England
2002.01 - 2006.01
- Reporting to the Project Manager I was responsibility for the engineering and site control of various projects for EDF Energy Powerlink and Metronet including design, construction and handover of Wood Lane New Sub-Station in conjunction with the Westfield team delivering the shopping centre.
- Implemented strict safety regulations, securing a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Completed projects within stipulated timelines whilst maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Allocated resources effectively, ensuring maximum utilisation without any wastage or shortages.
- Scheduled projects and resources to meet deadlines whilst achieving target spends.
Project Engineer
Seeboard Contacting Services
Tonbridge Depot
1998.09 - 2002.01
- Responsible for the delivery of DNO supplies for industrial and commercial clients on behalf of the regulated business.
- Responsible for the delivery of works for London Underground on the Minor Works framework. Works carried out to a maximum value of £100,000 at various locations across the London Underground Networks. Responsibilities also included the upgrade of Warren Street Underground Station for Birse Metro.
- Implemented strict safety regulations, securing a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Completed projects within stipulated timelines whilst maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Visited sites to check project progress against programme
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical
Canterbury College
Canterbury 1989.09 - 1993.05
Skills
- Project leadership
- Operational planning and forecasting
- Construction management
- Technical understanding
- Staff development
- Risk and opportunity management plan
- Project planning and scheduling
- Project portfolio management
- Bid strategy
- Labour productivity analysis
- Resilience under pressure
Certification
- City & Guilds 236-1
- City & Guilds 236-2
- City & Guilds 236-3
- City & Guilds 2391
- Vocational Training includes:
- Member of the Association of Project Managers
- Balfour Beatty Project Management Diploma
- ISOH for Senior Managers
- NEC Terms and Conditions
Affiliations
Motorsports
Walking
DIY
Timeline
Operations Director
Balfour Beatty Rail
2013.01 - Current
Operations Manager
Balfour Beatty Engineering Services
2009.01 - 2013.01
Construction Manager
Balfour Kilpatrick
2008.01 - 2009.01
Project Manager
Balfour Kilpatrick
2006.01 - 2008.01
Project Engineer,
Balfour Kilpatrick
2002.01 - 2006.01
Project Engineer
Seeboard Contacting Services
1998.09 - 2002.01
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical
Canterbury College
1989.09 - 1993.05