Scott Aikman

Successfully ran a small PQS and PM firm with 8 employees delivering over £100M of projects in the last 3 years for a number of Major Scottish developers and Retailers.

Key skills required for this position were as follows;

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, to ensure project objectives are met effectively.
• Team Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing direction, motivation, and support to ensure all team members understand their roles and responsibilities and work cohesively towards project goals.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-saving measures to ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints while maintaining quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project delivery is resilient to uncertainties such as changes in scope, resource constraints, or external factors.
• Contract Administration: Manage project contracts, including procurement, negotiation, and administration, to ensure contractual obligations are met, and disputes are resolved promptly and amicably.
• Progress Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports, including milestone achievements, budget status, and risk assessments, to keep stakeholders informed and facilitate decision-making processes.
• Change Management: Evaluate and assess changes to project scope, schedule, or budget, and implement appropriate change management processes to minimize disruption and maintain project integrity.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, managing expectations, and ensuring their satisfaction with project outcomes.

Appointed as Senior Quantitiy Surveyor to provide commercial support on the £100M new build Carraig Gheal wind farm in Scotland.

Key Skills required for this position were as follows:

• Adjudication Preparation: Prepare documentation and evidence for adjudication proceedings, including contracts, correspondence, schedules, and records of work done.
• Dispute Resolution Management: Manage disputes and conflicts that arose during the development including issues related to delays, defects and variations.
• Mediation Facilitation: Take part in mediation sessions between parties involved in the disputes, helping to negotiate settlements and reach mutually acceptable resolutions.
• Document Management: Maintain accurate and organised records of project documentation, correspondence, and communications relevant to adjudication and mediation proceedings.
• Expert Witness Coordination: Coordinate the involvement of expert witnesses, consultants, and legal representatives in adjudication and mediation proceedings, ensuring their contributions support the party's case.

Appointerd as Project Manager on the delivery of upgraded security for all of Netowrk Rail's signal boxes across the United Kingdom in time for the Olympic games.

Key skills in this position are as follows;

• Assist the contractors project and commercial teams in regaining control of a £13m security project across 27 sites for Network Rail
• Schedule and co-ordinate design and construct interface between client, contractor and sub-contractors.
• Liaise and interface with contractor’s commercial team on design changes with reference to the project specification and client’s requirements.
• Notification of variations to client inclusive of budget time and value impact.
• Monitor and advise contractor’s team on the interaction of the contract and specification including notification of non-compliance’s and subsequent risk evaluation.