Stephen Pickard
Inverness,Highland
Summary
Driven Project Manager with knack for strategic planning and problem-solving. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and communication, ensuring seamless project execution. Committed to delivering impactful results that drive organisational success.
Offering strong organisational and leadership skills, with background in team collaboration and problem-solving. Knowledgeable about managing timelines and coordinating resources to meet project goals. Ready to use and develop communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills in Project Manager role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project manager
IDSystems
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered £6.45m within Scottish Water RCS framework
- Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
- Mentored employees to maximise development potential.
- Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
- Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
- Organised travel accommodations for clients with air or train transport and overnight bookings.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between project stages for seamless progression.
- Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
- Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
- Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
- Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Secured buy-in from all stakeholders with persuasive presentations of benefits of proposed changes.
- Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
Construction project manager
ESD
Stepps, North Lanarkshire
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Sourced materials and tools to support budget requirements.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts among team members to maintain positive work atmosphere.
- Contributed to development of construction plans based on architectural blueprints.
- Delivered £15m project to clients specification and approval
- Mentored junior team members to improve overall team skill set and performance on projects.
- Oversaw transition from design phase to construction phase smoothly preventing any delays or miscommunications.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of expectations and deliverables.
- Supervised construction site activities to ensure safety compliance at all times.
- Coordinated with multiple teams, enhancing overall project coordination and productivity.
- Resolved on-site issues swiftly, minimising potential delay in project schedule.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen changes without compromising on timeline or quality of projects.
- Drafted comprehensive project plans to guarantee timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety regulations during all phases of construction projects.
- Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
Commissioning engineer
SWS11
Inverness, Highland
03.2003 - 04.2024
- Assisted in precise calculations for design of internal components within optical systems.
- Supported field projects to implement engineering designs while ensuring compliance with specifications and codes.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.
- Reviewed technical documentation of client systems and machinery to understand functions and purposes.
- Collected data from tests to verify equipment met required assessments.
- Collaborated with production teams to promote seamless transition from design and testing to manufacturing.
- Compiled detailed reports upon completion of each project phase.
- Identified optimal methods for equipment installation based on site conditions.
- Prepared detailed reports following completion of each project phase.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.
- Determined best methods for equipment installation based on site conditions.
- Commissioned and tested major industrial equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Organised meetings with stakeholders to communicate progress updates.
- Conducted regular on-site inspections for quality assurance purposes.
- Provided technical support during installation, start-up, testing and system maintenance phases.
- Verified systems' compliance with design specifications whilst troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Identified and rectified potential system failures, enhancing plant efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently whilst maintaining high standard of work.
- Trained junior engineers in commissioning procedures, sharing industry knowledge and expertise.
- Liaised with clients to discuss project requirements and progress updates.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards throughout commissioning process.
- Scheduled and coordinated commissioning visits with clients to determine needs and requirements.
- Developed and executed commissioning plans to guarantee on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.
- Read and interpreted drawings and specifications to complete site acceptance testing.
- Supervised smooth running of commissioning activities from design to final completion.
- Delivered on-site commissioning and acceptance testing of mechanical, electrical, control systems and automated processes.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by producing timely, comprehensive commissioning status reports.
- Troubleshoot machinery and equipment to detect issues and concerns.
- Controlled project risk by providing timely receipt, review and approval of RAMS.
- Collaborated with engineers to repair damages.
- Resolved equipment non-conformances and defects with 98% success.
- Provided training to staff to evaluate parts and perform required testing.
- Provided documentation and instructions to equip clients with test procedures.
- Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
- Advised stakeholders on engineering procedures involved with Water treatment processes.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Engineering
Bishop Burton College
Beverley 09.1975 - 06.1978
Skills
- Persuasive communication
- Leadership in team settings
- First Aid certification
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety consciousness
- Resource allocation
- People Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Extensive product knowledge
- Budget forecasting
- Work breakdown structure creation
- Compliance awareness
- Resource scheduling
- Technical troubleshooting
Affiliations
- Golf, Travel and local history
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project manager
IDSystems
07.2024 - Current
Construction project manager
ESD
05.2019 - 07.2024
Commissioning engineer
SWS11
03.2003 - 04.2024
Higher National Diploma - Engineering
Bishop Burton College
09.1975 - 06.1978