Alison Mckenzie Dray Email & Phone Number

Only 2+ Years later . . . I've update my profile with my Atkins role on the joint venture managing the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. With 15 plus years’ international experience in the public and private sectors delivering highway services and contract and project management, I provide proven results in:• Motivating multi-disciplinary technical teams• Directing complex projects • Influencing stakeholder engagement • Writing and managing large and complex contracts• Optimising resources to deliver cost effective services• Embedding behavioural change to embrace modern working practices• Utilising IT and technical solutions to improve processes• Briefing, both verbally and in writing, Senior Leadership and Governance boards • Articulating and translating strategic policies into sustainable implementation plansSolution focused Service Delivery and Contract Manager with international experience in the public and private sectors. Accomplishments include motivating multi-disciplinary technical teams, directing complex projects, and influencing stakeholder engagement through strategic understanding and performance improvement.KEY SKILLS: • Developing and leading multi-functional teams• Managing large and complex contracts• Optimising resources to deliver cost effective services• Embedding behavioral change to embrace modern working practices• Utilising IT and technical solutions to improve processes• Resolving customer problems• Languages: German (Proficient) and French (Basic)TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Microsoft Applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, Photoshop, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint• Database, asset management and ordering software applications: Mayrise, Parking Gateway, AMX, WDM, Crystal Reports, Barium, Oracle, and Telensa • Construction software packages: AGI, Relux and AutoCAD

Listed skills include Project Planning, Energy Efficiency, Project Management, Lighting Control, and 45 others.

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  M25 Structures Portfolio Manager

  Connect Plus Services

  Oct 2018 - Present

  Assure the delivery of circa £25 m budget/annum over 50 complex structural projects, ranging from inception phase, design, build, and benefits realisation, across the busiest road network in Europe. Inspire a large, diverse team of project managers, engineers, and design staff while epitomising the core contract values of One Team and Trust, while championing process innovation with digital tools, such as GIS and Power BI dashboards. Collaborate with framework contractors and customers to anticipate future needs, mitigate risks while enhancing service offer and prioritise operational matters to align with strategic aims. Review performance and reflect constraints, while promoting contract initiatives and demonstrating value towards long-term objectives. Produce portfolio portion of Asset Management Forward Plan and input into Regional Investment Strategy.