Samuel Dixon
Summary
Experienced planner working in both Highways and Rail with tier 1 contractor and client side experience. Effective in producing and managing schedules using technical planning software to optimise project delivery, identify any possible risks and collaborate effectively with the construction team and senior management team to deliver projects efficiently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Planning Manager / Senior Planner
Turner & Townsend / Transport For London
London
08.2023 - Current
- The Planning manager responsible for the schedule for Northfields and Cockfosters Depot upgrade which is part of the Transport For London Piccadilly Line Upgrade.
- Producing and updating the schedule for both Depots as they progress through Concept design.
- Producing the Early Works construction programme for Northfields depot.
- Monitoring progress against key milestones.
- Producing monthly dashboards to present to senior leadership.
- Working with the site team and sub contractors to improve the schedule where possible
Planning Engineer
Costain
Newcastle upon Tyne
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Responsible for the programme on the A1 Birtley to Coalhouse Scheme and also the A1 Scotswood to North Brunton scheme.
- Based on site producing and maintaining the construction programme.
- Producing Tilos Time chainage diagrams to highlight any potential clash detection.
- Submitting the programme alongside a narrative monthly as per National Highways requirements.
- Production of monthly dashboard to highlight progress and track key milestones.
Operations Analyst
Deloitte
Crawley, West Sussex
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Delivering a brand new enhanced Case Management platform to several high value clients.
- Reviewing customer complaints regarding the potential mis sale of their annuities.
- Planned and executed manual and automated testing activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2013 - 06.2016
NVQ Level 3 - Construction Contracting Operations
J3M Construction Training
07.2021 - 02.2022
PMQ - Project Management
APM
Project Planning and Control Foundation -
APMG
Skills
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Producing and submitting schedules in line with NEC Contracts
- P6, microsoft project, Tilos, Aphex, Cemar, ASite
- Operations Coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Site based knowledge
- Highways and Rail
Timeline
Planning Manager / Senior Planner
Turner & Townsend / Transport For London
08.2023 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Construction Contracting Operations
J3M Construction Training
07.2021 - 02.2022
Planning Engineer
Costain
08.2020 - 07.2023
Operations Analyst
Deloitte
10.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Northumbria University
09.2013 - 06.2016
PMQ - Project Management
APM
Project Planning and Control Foundation -
APMG
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