Robert Cannon
Portishead,North Somerset
Summary
An energetic and enthusiastic Senior Manager with an established record of profitable project delivery over a spectrum of complex and innovative Ground Engineering Projects. Established and engaged throughout the UK Ground Engineering Industry and associated alliance partners following a fully active 28 years in the industry sector. Proven ability to develop client relationships through the business development, pre-construction and delivery phase. Established record in leading and co-ordinating a multi-disciplined Estimating and Operations teams to deliver forecasted budget and operating profits. Proven leadership skills with an ability to monitor quality, safety and profitability in the working environment. A current and very detailed knowledge of current safety and environmental legislation. Able to build systems to provide and allow compliance and cultural change. A passionate advocate of the need to constantly review risk assessment in the working environment and a qualified behavioural safety coach.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work history
Pre Construction Director
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering Ltd.
04.2007 - Current
- Management of the Business Work Winning and Pre Construction teams
- Month end financial reporting, quarterly forecasting and business plan presentation
- Management of client requirements throughout the FEED stage, pre-construction and operational delivery phase
- Commercial Risk Grading and management of major ground engineering bids within the UK
- Planning, programming and resource management
- Co-ordination and control of Sub Contractors and suppliers through the supply chain framework
- Overall Sponsorship of HSE Strategy at BBGE Board level
- Liaison with Senior Commercial and Central Finance Teams over credit issues, payments, cash collection and final account settlement
- Business development including presentation to clients and consultants
- Change Agent for various Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering work streams.
Regional Operations Manager
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering Ltd.
04.2007 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the generation and profitable execution of a £30m annual piling and ground engineering budget
- Leading the UK Core Business Work Winning teams and supporting our Strategic Project Pipeline aligned to Transport, Energy and Power
- Reporting directly to the Managing Director regarding business development, estimating and design activity
- Responsible for the correct implementation of all company health, safety and environmental procedures throughout the region
- Change Agent for work stream projects within Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering, including Technical Knowledge Management, Safety Representative Training and the Zero Harm campaign
- Responsible for training and coaching the UK Core Business team through the Personal Development Review process.
South West Area Manager
May Gurney Geotechnical
06.2004 - 04.2007
- South West Area Manager with prime responsibility for the business development, estimating and contract management of an annual £3.5m piling turnover
- Responsible for overall management of site teams to ensure successful and safe execution of piling and ground engineering contracts
- Client liaison throughout the construction process from receipt of enquiry to settlement of final account
- Responsible for Business Development and presentation to key clients and consultants
- Responsible for maintaining and increasing enquiry levels for the area
- Responsible for coordinating all estimating activity for the South Wales and South West area
- Responsible for cost control, budget and delivery in line with agreed forecasts and targets
- Improvement Manager for Research and Development projects including Displacement piling in cohesive soils.
Senior Area Engineer
Cementation Foundations Skanska
02.2000 - 06.2004
Area Engineer
Cementation Foundations Skanska
03.1995 - 02.2000
Section Engineer
Trafalgar House Construction (Regions)
01.1993 - 03.1995
Graduate Engineer
Trafalgar House Construction (Regions)
01.1992 - 01.1993
Education
Skills
- High-value project management
- Contract management
- Clientbase development
- Contract negotiation
- Budget control
- Business planning
- Programme oversight
- Operations oversight
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Employee management
Affiliations
- Keen Ski Enthusiast
- Filton Golf Club Member
Custom
- Co-Writer of the Geothermal Report - NCE Chichester Pallant House (R Cannon/T Suckling) Geothermal piling.
- Writer and Presenter – “Piling in Bath and The County of Avon Act” delivered to the SW regional Geotechnical Society 2008.
- Co-Writer of the BGA Piling Conference 2020 - Piling in Central Square Cardiff (Corrado Ruta – Arup)
Personal Information
- Age: 54
- Child Name: Emily
- Title: Pre Construction Director, Pre Construction Director
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Pre Construction Director
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering Ltd.
04.2007 - Current
Regional Operations Manager
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering Ltd.
04.2007 - 01.2022
South West Area Manager
May Gurney Geotechnical
06.2004 - 04.2007
Senior Area Engineer
Cementation Foundations Skanska
02.2000 - 06.2004
Area Engineer
Cementation Foundations Skanska
03.1995 - 02.2000
Section Engineer
Trafalgar House Construction (Regions)
01.1993 - 03.1995
Graduate Engineer
Trafalgar House Construction (Regions)
01.1992 - 01.1993
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