PERSONAL PROFILE

I am Project Manager for Transport for London in Rail. I currently manage teams ranging from 10-15 people directly and indirectly this number can range from 20-80

I am responsible for the planning, control, implementation and successful delivery of multi-disciplinary projects from the agreement of specification to the handover and completion

I am fully accountable for the approved project budget and delivery of project benefits.

I have undertaken stakeholder management for various parties involved in rail

I have experience over a wide range of industries, systems integration, manufacturing, rail, telecommunications, marine and media

My key attributes are my ability to communicate with and work well with all levels of people from the shop floor to directors, to easily adapt to new and different environments, to see the overall view of an issue or problem, to manage people and to think logically and analytically

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Project Managers UK (APM)

Institute of Professional Engineers NZ (GIPENZ)

Member of IMechE (in progress)

Prince 2 Foundation

Prince 2 Practioner (in progress)

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Engineering

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

LUL PM Accreditation

QUENSH 12

Construction Design and Management (CDM)

P3e overview

EDUCATION

University of Auckland, New Zealand

School of Engineering (1991-1996)

SPECIALISED SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook and Project

Active Risk Manager, Documentum, ASSAI, Finite Element Packages, Auto Cad, Internet, CATIA, ESS, STANGAN, ISIS, STORM, Power Play, D-Base, MFG Pro, Harvard Graphics, UNITY, JELLAMMS and LabVIEW, Sure Track

EMPLOYMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2006 - currently Transport for London, UK

Client Project Manager SSL Line Upgrades

· SSL Final Control Centre Build - the project is to build a control centre, including the M&E fit out, to control all of the SSL Underground Network (70% of the Underground). Currently in User Requirements/Concept Design Stage.

• Interim Signalling Control Centre for SSL Network - currently in User Requirements/Concept Design Stage. An Interim Control Centre required is as the signalling migration project is ahead of the Final Control Centre being complete and ready for the signalling migration.

• Service Control Centre Integration - In User Requirements Stage - All functions that need to be integrated with the signalling control system to allow service control. This includes, PA, communications, tunnel telephone, CCTV, Connect Radio etc

April 2006 - July 2006

Project ManagerHornagold& Hills, UK

• Economic and Efficient Review for the PPP Station Modernisation/Enhanced Refurbishment/Refurbishment for Annual Review and Periodic Review

October 2005 - April 2006 Jacobs Ltd, UK

Project Manager

· Project disciplines include: electrical, mechanical, structural, civils, and communications, signalling, control and information

• Stratford Regional Station Capacity Enhancement (Tfl) - Detailed Design Stage Bid Proposal

• System Assurance Strategy (Alignment of the LU Assurance and GRIP process) and Stakeholder Management for Stratford Regional Station Capacity Enhancement - including London Underground, Network Rail, Docklands Light Rail, Stratford City Project, London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police, Tube lines and Local Councils

• London Cross Rail Bid Proposals (Overground Rail)

• Airdire to Bathgate opening of railway (Bill to Scottish Parliament - (Overground Rail)

• Aberdeen Cross Rail Bid Proposal - (Overground Rail)

• Co-ordination of 3 key projects that make up the Stratford City Redevelopment project

• Tubelines Frameworks Agreement - Mechanical & Electrical, Civils & Structural, Project Management, Architectural

March 2005 - October 2005 Metronet BCV Ltd, UK

Project Manager

• Project includes disciplines including signals, control and information and communications:

• Waterloo & City Service Control

• Determined and agreed project requirements with client to ensure that business objectives are met

• Develop Works Package Plan (WPP)

• Develop Risk-based Project Assurance Plan (WPP)

• Active Risk Management (ARM)

• Commissioned, checked and approved technical specification, scope of works, detailed design and program, detailed cost plans, phasing expenditure and cash flow over term of project

• Ensured projects are properly funded, controlled and meet required performance, safety and business standards

• Prepared detailed resource plans, organise, appoint and effective project teams to ensure works are carried out cost effectively, to specification and on time.

• Negotiated and authorised all contracts and accounts for payment for projects including inviting and evaluating tenders.

• Stakeholder Management - including Local Councils, Tube lines, Network Rail and Docklands Light Rail, London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police

October 2002 - February 2005 Metronet SSL Ltd, UK

Project Manager

• Current Projects include are from a wide range of disciplines including electrical, mechanical, structural, civils, and communications:

• Enhancement of Lighting, Automatic Surveillance CCTV System, Platform End Barriers (92 sites), Operator Information Boards (105 sites), Recording and Storage Facilities for CCTV (4 sites), Help Points (10 sites), Earls Court Train Crew Accommodation Upgrade

• Develop Works Package Plan (WPP)

• Develop Risk-based Project Assurance Plan (WPP)

• Active Risk Management (ARM)

• Determined and agreed project requirements with client to ensure that business objectives are met

• Commissioned, checked and approved technical specification, scope of works, detailed design and program, detailed cost plans, phasing expenditure and cash flow over term of project

• Ensured projects are properly funded, controlled and meet required performance, safety and business standards

• Prepared detailed resource plans, organise, appoint and effective project teams to ensure works are carried out cost effectively, to specification and on time.

• Negotiated and authorised all contracts and accounts for payment for projects including inviting and evaluating tenders.

• Listed Station, English Heritage, Section 61 - Noise Control Applications

• Stakeholder Management - including Local Councils, Tube lines, Network Rail and Docklands Light Rail, London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police

October 2001 - October 2002 Tube lines Ltd, UK

Contract Manager

• Responsible for the Management of Maintenance Contracts for Mechanical and Electrical Assets (Total Budget £2.5M)

• Project Management of Minor Works Projects (£50K to £0.5M)

• Fault Management and Analysis

• Ensured projects are properly funded, controlled and meet required performance, safety and business standards

• Prepared detailed resource plans, organise, appoint and effective project teams to ensure works are carried out cost effectively, to specification and on time.

October 2000 - October 2001 Tube lines Ltd, UK

Business Analyst

· Analysis of Current Business Processes

· Defining Business Requirements for Information Systems

· Synchronisation of Business Information Systems into single source process flow mapping and systems analysis techniques

· Presentation and Delivery of Enhancements to end users in the business

• Project Management of Information System Projects

• Process Engineering

June 2000 - October 2000 ITT Industries Ltd, UK

Process Engineer

· Process Engineering

· Project Management

· Project and Product Costing

· Assembly Line Set up

· FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)

· DFMA (Design for Manufacturing Assembly)

· Process Improvements

· Operator Training

· Quality Plans

Feb 1999 - Feb 2000 Kinnears Ropes Ltd, NZ

Product Development and Production Engineer

· Process Improvement and Quality Assurance

· Product Development and Costing

· Machinery Upgrades and Production Engineering

· Production Support and Problem Solving

· Project Management

· Product and Materials Testing

· Waste Management System Set up

January 1997 - February 1999 Fisher & Paykel Ltd, NZ

Quality and Production Engineer

· Process Improvement and Quality Assurance

· Energy Efficiency Analysis and Product Improvement

· Machinery Upgrades and Production Engineering

· Production Support and Problem Solving

· Project Management

· Cost Reduction

· Maintenance of Current Quality Standards

June 1995 - June 1996 The University of Auckland, NZ

Laboratory Supervisor

Teaching and Supervision of Laboratories

Nov 1994 - Feb 1995 Television New Zealand, NZ

Assistant Satellite Engineer

· Project Work involving position tracking of satellite

· Designing elevation and azimuth movements

· Parts Manufacture

· Project Costing and Assembly Supervision

Nov 1993 - Feb 1994 BHP NZ Steel, NZ

Assistant Steel Plant Maintenance Engineer

· Tasks involving minor design

· Analysis and General Reporting

· Working as a Trades Assistant

OTHER INTERESTS

· Travelling

· Languages

· Cultures

· Kayaking

· Piano