Freelance Project Manager Brighton, Sussex, UK
I have over 17 years experience in the Railway industry and have experience of working on large capital projects from inception to completion.
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| Hourly Rate: | £55.56 |
| Available From: | Now | Seller ID: | 294794 |
CV
I have experience including track renewals, signalling schemes, station modernisation. I am a pro active and self motivated person, with a questioning and analytical approach to the challenges encountered in a fast moving environment. I am effective under pressure and able to quickly take charge of complex and difficult situations. I have excellent interpersonal skills, which enable me to manage, motivate and influence personnel at all levels.
Key Achievements.
Effective management and recovery of rail infrastructure services following a serious train derailment at Bexley. Implemented systems to manage and control financial and physical progress of the Infrastructure Maintenance contracts. Combined value of contracts approx £100m. Development of Computer based systems to track progress of Investment Schemes for the former Network South Central Rail Company.
Completed research project for British Railways Board with recommendations aimed at reducing instances of people being hit by train doors on slam door stock.
Employment History
(Jan 2007 & ongoing)
Project Manager
Project Manager on Network Rails flagship project responsible for the delivery of a large multi million pound programme of rail renewals throughout all stages of the project life cycle. Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and all relevant procedures and governance. Lead and direct the project team ensuring the programme meets government and company targets.
(Jun 2004 to Jan 2007)
Project Manager
Project Manager on Station enhancement and modernisation programme.
Responsible for the Project Management of Station refurbishment projects from inception to completion including developing Scope of Works, Project Programmes, Investment proposals, Staff Resourcing, Bid evaluations, Design and Implementation.
(Nov 2001 to Dec 2003)
Secondment to AMEC Rail. Performance Manager
Network RailRecruit, Lead and direct two dedicated teams undertaking Track Maintenance on the Brighton Mainline to improve Infrastructure reliability. Ensuring project meets budget and performance targets.
Managed to save £900k in train performance penalties.
(Jun 2000 to Nov 2001)
Project Manager
Network RailTPWS. Scheme £500m
Ensure Zonal Project Managers are delivering scheme in their zone and provide advice as necessary.
Identify and promulgate areas of “Best Practice” across the project to reduce programme costs.
Develop high level strategies for the effective management of the TPWS Programme, ensuring human resources and materials are sourced at appropriate times.
Develop reporting structures and report progress to board of directors.
(May 1999 to Jun 2000)
Assistant Track Maintenance Engineer
Railtrack SouthernCarry out inspections to ensure track is compliant to railway technical standards.
Develop computer-based system for monitoring the rectification of track defects.
Ensure track renewals are delivered to time and meet line standards.
Provide technical advice to Infrastructure Contracts Managers.
Identify infrastructure performance issues and seek solutions for improvement.
(Sep 1995 to May 1999)
Contracts Manager
Railtrack Southern ZoneManage the day to day execution of the railway infrastructure maintenance contract.
Approx value £42m.
Manage the delivery of Contractor Programmes, Progress Reports and Method Statements.
Manage Contract Variations.
Carry out audits on work quality, quantity, health and safety and general contract performance. Identify with Contractors specific infrastructure performance issues and seek solutions for improvement ,including developing business cases as necessary.
Manage the interface between the Railway and Engineering companies undertaking the Jubilee Line extension and Docklands Light Railway projects to ensure safety of travelling public.
Manage recovery from major rail incidents. i.e. derailments or crashes
(Jul 1994 to Sep 1995)
Contracts Engineer
Railtrack South ZoneCarry out Safety and Quality inspections of railway contractors. Manage day-to-day execution of railway infrastructure maintenance contract. Investigate infrastructure reliability issues that affect train performance and implement improvement schemes.
(Oct 1993 to Jul 1994)
Project Manager for Business Development
British Rail Infrastructure ServicesDevelop and Implement management and administrative systems to ensure Area Civil Plant Organisation is operated on a sound business basis. Advise Plant Manager in his initiatives to gain BS5750 certificate for quality.
(May 1993 to Oct 1993)
Change Team Member.
British Rail Infrastructure ServicesWorking with management consultants, developing the organisation into a commercially aware business ready for privatisation. Specific areas of responsibility included the development and management of key performance indicators and internal communications.
(Jan 1993 to May 1993)
Assistant Project Manager
British Rail Infrastructure ServicesAssist Project Manager in the management of multi discipline investment schemes with specific responsibility for the project management of schemes to refurbish stations. Provide office accommodation for the British Transport Police at Gatwick Airport.
Implement computer based programme to manage investment schemes.
Professional Qualifications
BA (Hons) Business Studies
DIP (H.E) Business Studies
Railway relevant courses attended
PTS / COSS / IWA Project Safety Management
Project Management. Project Planning.
Successful Negotiating Skills. C.D.M regulations
Introduction to Railway Signalling Quality Through Teamwork
Implementing BS5750 Quality Systems. Paradox Database Programming
Foxpro Database Programming.
Categories & Skills
Engineering & Technical
Categories
Skills
- Access (Infrastructure - Rail - Software Skills - Microsoft)
- Asset Management Strategy (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Ballast Renewal (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- CDM Regulations (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Civil Engineering (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Competitive Tenders (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Components (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience - Switches & Components)
- Construction (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Control (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience - Cost)
- Cost (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Design (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience - Track)
- Equipment (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience - Signalling)
- Excel (Infrastructure - Rail - Software Skills - Microsoft)
- Formation (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience - Track)
- Framework Agreements (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- GRIP (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Hand Back Process (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Handover Process (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Health & Safety (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- HSE Legislation (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- HSQE Procedures (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Infrastructure Investment (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Leadership (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Maintenance (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Microsoft (Infrastructure - Rail - Software Skills)
- Period Review Reports (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Permanent Way (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Plain Line Designs (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Plans (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience - Cost)
- Programme Management (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Project (Infrastructure - Rail - Software Skills - Microsoft)
- Project Manager (Infrastructure - Rail - Job Role)
- Railway Group Standards (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Recovery Programmes (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Recruitment (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Reporting (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience - Cost)
- Re-Railing (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Resource Planning (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Signalling (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Software Skills (Infrastructure - Rail)
- Station Modernisation (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Strategy Development (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience - Maintenance)
- Switches & Components (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Team Leadership (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Telecoms (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Track (Infrastructure - Rail - Experience)
- Word (Infrastructure - Rail - Software Skills - Microsoft)

