Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in business development, relationship management, and contract management. Proven track record in budgeting and forecasting, contract review and recommendation, and revenue development. Adept at procurement management, risk management, and project development lifecycle. Demonstrates strong skills in project engineering, project scope defining, and construction project expertise. Career goals include leveraging skills to drive organisational growth and efficiency.
• Identify project scope and prepare investment proposals for review and approval.
• Present investment recommendations to the Executive Board and Shareholders.
• Hold responsibility for overseeing the overall CAPEx budget of £90m for the designated area.
• Manage the delivery of capital projects ranging from £60m to £90m across Southern UK Ports.
• Coordinate project timelines and manage interdependencies, with a strong focus on risk and issue mitigation.
• Serve as the Lead Manager for the procurement of an 8-year construction framework valued at £2bn.
• Leverage civil engineering expertise to evaluate and select optimal asset classes aligned with shareholder investment objectives.
• Developed detailed budgets and cost estimates for Commercial and Luxury Residential Properties, ranging from £500k to £90m.
• Analyzed financial data to monitor and ensure alignment with budget targets, driving financial performance.
• Evaluated problem-solving strategies and identified key development opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Reduced operating costs by optimizing staffing, resourcing, and inventory management processes.
• Led a team of 88, ensuring staff were properly trained and equipped with the necessary resources, guidelines, and skills to perform at their best.
• Ensured exceptional customer service delivery by overseeing staff training and professional development programs.
• Managed the entire lifecycle of contract bids, from initial planning through to successful project delivery.
• Reviewed architectural plans and specifications during the schematic design phase to identify potential risks, technical constraints, and compliance issues.
• Managed construction project budgets up to £32m, ensuring cost control and effective resource allocation.
• Supported managers and supervisors in implementing updated health and safety policies, ensuring compliance and achievement of project-specific objectives and targets.
• Oversaw the successful delivery of £200m in Roads and Infrastructure projects.
• Conducted regular quality audits to ensure project progress met specifications, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Led critical pre-installation meetings with contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to negotiate optimal project timelines and outcomes.
• Delivered comprehensive training and safety equipment to construction teams, ensuring full adherence to site safety protocols.
• Sourced cost-effective labor, plant, and materials to align with budget requirements.
• Reviewed design plans and specifications during the pre-construction phase to identify potential risks, technical constraints, and compliance issues.
• Directed site teams to consistently deliver projects on time and under budget.