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Peter Munn

Peter Munn

Plymouth,Devon

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive capital projects experience and a proven track record in executive decision-making and leadership excellence. Adept at client relationship building and business strategy implementation, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary team coordination. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic initiatives and effective leadership.

Overview

15
15
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Project Director

Sir Robert McAlpine
Bridgwater, Somerset
2025.05 - Current

Agratas Battery Facility - £800m+ LOLA / CM NEC4 Contract. 1million sqft+ of Advanced Industrial Manufacturing Facility with associated civil infrastructure.

  • Delivered initial civil phases through LOLA including 20,000 piles & 25,000T of structural steel.
  • Led project team of 150+ persons onsite under a significant onboarding programme to achieve project demand.
  • Supported integration of MEP core strategies with offsite / modular capability inc factory creation and wider logistical masterplanning.
  • Established clear objectives for team performance enhancement and championed operational best practice.
  • Lead 3rd party stakeholder groups and wider SV initiatives.

Project Director

Sir Robert McAlpine
Bristol
2023.03 - 2025.04

TQEC, University of Bristol - £266m D&B contract, 38,000m2 Flagship Project incorporating teaching, research & conferencing facilities.

  • Delivered following extensive PCSA period with redesign to achieve contract close.
  • Key client side role and team lead to drive operational excellence.
  • Delivered on-time and budget through strong client relationships developed through holistic goal achievement.
  • Established clear objectives for team performance and culture including lasting legacy benefits for the area.

Operations Director

Sir Robert McAlpine
Various, South of England
2020.07 - 2023.02

Primary Role to optimise delivery operations including;

  • Streamlining of company CMS to support SRM Buildsure Philosophy
  • Project support through best practice initiatives and mentoring key staff
  • Supporting tender workstreams and capturing best practice for project optimisation
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, promoting operational excellence across the organisation.
  • Final 12 months took Project Director responsibility for Woking city centre redevelopment (£600m MC & D&B Contracts)

Channel Islands Regional Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
St Helier, Jersey
2018.03 - 2020.06

Lead creation of new business unit for the Channel Islands, reporting to SRM board;

  • Focused deployment of resources to secure Jersey General Hospital (£466m)
  • Creation of Integrated JV with Jersey based main contractor.
  • Other tendered works including Jersey Government Head Offices / Jersey Airport Redevelopment / Le Quennevais School
  • Delivery Jersey Nightingale Hospital during Covid - 6500m2, 200 bed intensive care facility in 34 days

Wales and West Regional Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
Wales and West
2016.09 - 2018.02

Lead SRM's Wales and West Regional Business Unit with operational and work winning responsibility.

  • Reporting to the board on all aspects of the Business, with turnover in excess of £120m pa.
  • Operational control of Project portfolio including WestQuay Phase 2 / Cardiff Central Square / Severnside, Energy from Waste / The Depot 600+ bed student accommodation.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and championed "Right First Time" Quality initiatives.
  • Led process optimisation initiatives to improve workflow efficiency and best workplace culture.

Project Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
Bristol
2010.09 - 2016.08

Various projects including;

  • NCC Phase 2, Emersons Green, Bristol - D&B Contract to provide R&D for University of Bristol and University of Bath partnership.
  • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire - D&B, Initial £70m project that subsequently enabled 3 follow on phases of work under the Pinewood Development Framework (£200m)
  • Precon & tendering on major city centre schemes / Port Infrastructure /
  • Utilised advanced project management tools including Risk Management & mitigation strategies
  • Client focused delivery, incorporating SRM's Buildsure Philosophy through multidisciplinary teams

Project Manager

Renewable Energy Systems
Burney, California, US
2009.08 - 2010.08

Hatchet Ridge - Balance of Plant Contract $77m, 44No. Wind Turbines with associated grid infrastructure.

  • Delivered on-time through offseason to ensure readiness for turbine delivery Summer 2010
  • Extensive Civil / MEP works - Gravity bases / 8 miles of site roads, crane bases / infrastructure, HV substations / Collection grid.
  • Managed budgets under difficult conditions through delivery using a multidisciplinary team.

Project Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2007.06 - 2009.09

Project Inspire - £75m Target Cost Bespoke Contract, Refurbishment / New Build Research Facilities for DSTL at Porton Down and Portsdown West, inc Data Centres, Research Offices / Labs / Fire Station

  • Management of works in SC and TS security environments
  • Complex phasing and decant moves for NATO operations throughout wks
  • Project team and client liaison lead

Construction Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
Plymouth, Devon
2004.07 - 2007.05

Derriford Hospital - Target Cost Contract, 9 storey Cardiothoracic / Intensive Care Facility inc extension of 2 No. Operating theatres

  • Complex MEP system integration with existing hospital inc pressure regime, bedhead services, specialist gases and backup systems
  • Lead Facade delivery with unitised systems and later clinical fitout
  • CoW liaison to reach Practical Completion / HTM compliance

Construction Site Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
Plymouth, Devon
2003.07 - 2004.07

Clarence Building, Royal William Yard - Traditional Contract, Refurbishment of Grade 1 Naval Property

  • Lead delivery of refurbishment works with 200 operatives over 7 key trades
  • Traditional construction techniques - stonemasons, lead works, carpentry & roofing to exacting heritage standards
  • Oversaw subcontractors, adherence to safety regulations, programme and project reporting updates to stakeholders - Client (SWRDA) and Architect (GHK)

Project Engineer

Sir Robert McAlpine
Bristol
2002.11 - 2003.07

Deanery Road Residential - D&B Contract, 160 flats plus office & retail units

  • Quality control and Aftercare Manager
  • Design Management Interface with supply chain

Undergraduate Engineer

Sir Robert Mcalpine
Cardiff
2000.07 - 2001.07

Helmont House - D&B Contract, Replacement of façade during full continuous call centre operations

  • Managed timelines efficiently ensuring timely delivery of projects inc all aspects of resident liaison
  • Conducted rigorous quality control inspections inc temp works.

Education

A-Levels -

Cranbrook Grammar School
Cranbrook, Kent
1990.09 - 1997.06

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management and the Environment

University of Plymouth
1998.09 - 2002.06

Executive MBA - Business

Warwick Business School
Coventry
2006.02 - 2007.11

Master of Science - Strategy, Leadership and Change

University of Bristol
Bristol
2023.09 - 2026.01

Skills

  • Extensive Capital projects experience
  • Executive decision-making Major Project & Business Unit level
  • Leadership Excellence
  • Client relationship building
  • Business strategy implementation
  • Multidisciplinary team coordination

Affiliations

  • Husband and father to three children, outside of work I play and coach hockey at my local club alongside other pursuits including golf & fishing.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Director

Sir Robert McAlpine
2025.05 - Current

Master of Science - Strategy, Leadership and Change

University of Bristol
2023.09 - 2026.01

Project Director

Sir Robert McAlpine
2023.03 - 2025.04

Operations Director

Sir Robert McAlpine
2020.07 - 2023.02

Channel Islands Regional Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2018.03 - 2020.06

Wales and West Regional Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2016.09 - 2018.02

Project Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2010.09 - 2016.08

Project Manager

Renewable Energy Systems
2009.08 - 2010.08

Project Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2007.06 - 2009.09

Executive MBA - Business

Warwick Business School
2006.02 - 2007.11

Construction Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2004.07 - 2007.05

Construction Site Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine
2003.07 - 2004.07

Project Engineer

Sir Robert McAlpine
2002.11 - 2003.07

Undergraduate Engineer

Sir Robert Mcalpine
2000.07 - 2001.07

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management and the Environment

University of Plymouth
1998.09 - 2002.06

A-Levels -

Cranbrook Grammar School
1990.09 - 1997.06
Peter Munn