PTS

Track Accustomed (LU)

Track Competent (LU)

Very highly motivated. With extensive knowledge and experience in Track Renewals and Maintenance management, resources, planning, implementation and commissioning (both plain line and S&C). Has an excellent understanding of applicable Technical Line Standards (Both NWR and LU) and the ability to put them into practice or guide others in their use. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Programme, Project, Construction and Contract Management.

Most Recent Position

Company Metronet Rail From

Designation Head of Track Scope Feb 2007 to Present (Permanent)

Development.

Location Holborn

Metronet have a 30 year contract with London Underground to renew and maintain the infrastructure on 2 thirds of the network. The PPP contract contains benchmark obligations with regard to the conditions of the assets at the end of each control period of 7.5 years.

Principal Accountabilities:

As Head of Track Scope Development I have to ensure that for the P/Way Track Assets (Plain Line, Switch and Crossings, and Deep Tube) the work bank we have delivers those benchmarks. Whilst also monitoring the condition of the assets to ensure that they are either renewed or undergo heavy maintenance as required, to maintain a safe asset.

Managing a team to deliver Particular Specifications to the delivery agents to ensure the engineering solution for each asset to be renewed is robust.

Specifying heavy maintenance activities to ensure that assets are maintained cost effectively and ensuring Whole Life Asset Management of the infrastructure

Managing and resolving all technical queries from delivery agents. Leading the delivery agents and designers to provide optimum designs.

Managing site investigation contracts and undertaking analysis of the provided reports to ensure that the correct engineering solution is employed for the assets.

Company Metronet Rail From

Designation Senior Project Manager July 2005 to Feb 2007 (Permanent)

Location West Brompton

Accountable for the programme delivery of the full portfolio of Plain Line Track Renewal Projects for Metronet Rail on the Metropolitan, District, Piccadilly, Bakerloo and Central Lines.

Managing the mobilisation of the New Engineering Train Fleet on to the open section of the Metropolitan, District and Piccadilly lines. The new train fleet consists of Main Line Locos and Vehicles (including a new design Sleeper & Rail Delivery Train); to facilitate the required increase in delivery volume across the network to meet PPP targets.

Previous positions held:

Company Mowlem Railways From

Designation Senior Project Manager June 2004 to July 2005 (Permanent)

Location Bracknell/St Pancras

Managing multi disciplined teams to deliver a range of projects within the Mowlem Railway's portfolio, including WCRM and the St Pancras CTRL 104H project.

Reporting to the Operations Director and having line management responsibility for P/Way, Signalling, OLE, Civils and E&P construction and engineering management.

Managing the project budgets and ensuring efficiencies are gained through robust planning and effective methodology and utilisation of resources.

Company Vital Rail Ltd From

Designation Rail Director 11.11.2003 (Permanent)

Location Manchester/London

Principal Accountabilities were:

Direct the Rail Organisation in the formulation and delivery of the Company's overall business plan

Ensure safe operation of the business

Ensure that Vital Rail Board manages the affairs of Vital Rail in a way that meets the objectives of the Vital Services Group

Assume Executive responsibility for Safety and Environment

Financial direct £80m+

Company GME Permanent Way Services Ltd From

Designation Consultant 11.08.2003 (Permanent)

Location Various

Programme Management and P/Way Design and Construction

Company Network Rail (Southern Region) From

Designation Programme Manager (Track) May 2003 (Permanent)

Location Waterloo

(Post subject to title change from Track Renewal Delivery Manager in re-organisation)

As the Programme Manager (Track) for Network Rail Southern Region I had responsibility for the delivery of 99% on the Plain Line and 66% of the Switch and Crossing Track Renewals on the region. My team consisted of Contract Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Design and Construction Engineers, Site Construction/Supervisory staff and Planners.

Responsible for the management of the whole lifecycle of the investment projects including feasibility, value engineering, technical validation of scope, planning, cost control, safety, implementation, test and commissioning and completion.

Financial Direct £90m +

Principal Accountabilities were:

To manage the Track Renewals programme and budget throughout the entire investment lifecycle, leading and directing a multi-disciplinary organisation to secure programme objectives.

Maintaining effective relationships with Project Sponsors, advising on project management and related techniques in accordance with company standards and guidelines.

Ensuring the effective management of programme suppliers and staff to meet corporate standards.

Develop supply strategies and contracting arrangements in support of the programme.

Directly responsible for establishing appropriate resource arrangements to meet the requirements of the programme, including safety, engineering, design and construction, procurement, cost control, testing and commissioning and allocating resources to particular phases and projects as required.

Ensuring projects fully comply with all statutory and regulatory provisions including those of the HMRI, CDM and ORR requirements.

Monitor and report programme progress and performance.

Ensuring projects are reviewed in line with corporate procedures and that effective learning and performance feedback takes place across the entire project lifecycle.

Develop the programme team members to focus on providing a safe, high quality and efficient service, looking to maximise the potential of individuals within the team.

Company Railtrack (Southern Region) From

Designation Track Renewal Delivery Manager 31.03.03 (Permanent)

Location Waterloo

(Duties as above - Programme Manager (Track) - Post subject to title change from Project Manager in re-organisation

Company Railtrack (Southern Region) From

Designation Project Manager 14.08.97 (Permanent)

Location Waterloo

Duties as above - Programme Manager (Track). Area and Budgets increasing by 200% from previous Contract Manager position with SW Zone.

Company Railtrack (SW Zone) From

Designation Contract Manager Track Renewals 27.03.94 (Permanent)

Location Waterloo

Managing the delivery of Plain Line and Switch & Crossing renewals for Railtrack Southern Zone. Ensuring consistency in the management and delivery across the zone.

Creating management systems for this purpose some of which were successfully adopted as national standards.

Negotiate with contractors to agree payment, contract variations and claims.

Validating specification on site.

Representing for the zone as planning supervisor post contract award, ensuring the client and both the renewal and maintenance contractors comply with CDM with regard to renewal sites.

Ensuring that contract management across the three areas within the zone was consistent and robust.

Has a proven record for gaining improvements and efficiencies.

Company British Rail From

Designation Renewals Engineer Jan 1991

Location Southern Central Division

Managing and leading the technical, supervisory and conciliation staff of the renewals group in the delivery of Plain Line and Switch & Crossing renewals.

Involving site inspections, validation of scope, analysis of relaying options to ensure cost effectiveness, formulate resource plans, planning of works and ensuring achievement of those plans throughout the implementation and commissioning.

Compiling method statements, ensuring the detail was adequate to deliver the specification, safely.

Provide cost estimates and monitor expenditure.

Identify and develop improvements in relaying methods.

Analysing future resource needs and issuing work rosters for all staff in the group.

Liase with other departments to ensure works were delivered without issue.

Jan 1976 to Jan 1991

Designation Various positions within the Track Renewals Division

Location Southern Region Central Division British rail

Personal strengths

1. Able to communicate at all levels.

2. Very good man management skills.

3. Analytical and holds a high regard for attention to detail

1. Can encourage discussions to reach solutions
2. Can be assertive when necessary.
3. Able to make decisions and does so regularly.
4. A good negotiator.
5. Able to identify and handle conflict.

Qualifications

1. National Certificate in Civil Engineering Studies

(9 distinctions, 1 merit)

2. C&G Electrical Installation

3. Lead Auditor

4. Site Surveying Certificate of Competency

5. Project Management Accreditation Safety Module

Languages

English

Professional Memberships

1. Member of the Association for Project Safety (Since Dec 1995) (Previously known as the Association of Planning Supervisors)