Reading and Cornwall Resignalling projects

Scheme Project Manager for resignalling projects in Swindon, Oxford and Newbury.

Training Development: Responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of engineer training and resources to deploying headquarters.Project Management: Co-ordinated the delivery of training and resources for three large engineer regiments for deployment to Afghanistan. Monitored and reported progress, highlighting key risks and issues to senior management. Engaged with stakeholders to develop and deliver contingency plans resulting in successful preparation for all three regiments. Change Management: Project lead for the development and implementation of structural changes that will see the merger of two engineering headquarters in 2014. Early identification of requirements has enabled Army planners to consider alternative locations aiding the wider Army re-location plan.Cost Control: Lead planner for the allocation of engineering resources within the organisation. Responsible for an annual budget of >£6.5 million.

Senior HR and operations manager responsible for the career management and development of over >140 engineering personnel. Co-ordinated a number of large engineering projects involving the movement of engineer resources, equipment and personnel in support of complex operations in the UK and overseas.HR ManagementDeveloped HR systems for performance appraisals, discipline and welfare for a newly formed organisation. Change ManagementLead planning office for the redeployment of 150 personnel from a deployed role in Afghanistan to a contingency role in the UK. Identified and coordinated the employment of key personnel to ensure the new structure was met. Increased manning figures within 12 months from 80% to 95%. Project Management Directed a £1.5M accommodation and workspace project in Kenya. Co-ordinated the movement of equipment, personnel and resources from the UK to Kenya. Engaged and negotiated with suppliers to deliver the project ahead of schedule, with budget savings of >30%. Operations ManagementPlanned, coordinated and resourced several large scale and concurrent engineering operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Quickly identified key planning issues and communicated clear solutions swiftly to all parties to ensure successful delivery.

Provided leadership, direction and guidance to deliver motivated and trained soldiers to the field army.Responsible for career planning, appraisal writing and professional development of >12 junior managers.Training Development Selected to develop and implement a new leadership program for Army Musicians. Conducted training needs analysis to produce a robust and comprehensive curriculum that provided an insight into project management, leadership and risk management. The first course achieved a 100% pass rate.Attended Army School of Leadership and qualified as a L1 Coach and Mentor.

Technical advisor, trained to respond to chemical and explosive threats whilst also responsible for the command and leadership >50 personnel.Stakeholder EngagementEngaged with the Home Office, Local and National Police Forces and other Government Agencies in the successful planning of a number of UK resilience training exercises. Operations ManagementDeployed to Iraq as the chief operations officer. Co-ordinated daily activity for >100 personnel; developed and implement new ways of delivering EOD manoeuvre support.

Climate Change Research Assistant to Prof Jim Rose. Provided field and laboratory support and contributed to a number of technical publications.