Colin Cavanagh Email & Phone Number

Bristol, England, Gb

Bristol, United Kingdom

Providing project management and other business support to the Wing engineering team in relation to the digitalisation of design, manufacture and services (DDMS). Following a re-organisation facilitating a multi-function team towards the goal of creating optimised processes, methods and tools in support of future products and services via an Agile methodology.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Short-term contract now ended, great experience to apply soft-skills in small team, now towards the next role! I compiled handover documentation (project journal, action list, updated schedules) in readiness for the arrival of a new project manager.

Cheltenham

Wow! Such a change of direction, but what a change?! From big aerospace to professional e-sports; from large groups to a dynamic, compact cell, but still applying the same skills, knowledge and experience. A great change of pace too! I am looking forward to really contributing.

Bristol, United Kingdom

I am on the look-out for exciting, new opportunities as a Project Manager in Engineering related disciplines where I can apply my established skills and experience, to further progress my successful career.

Bristol

Provision of project management support to technically-focused client in delivering a portfolio of research & technology structural landing gear projects. An adaptation of the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process was employed in developing the projects. Total portfolio worth €2M/year.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Research and Technology (R&T) associated with Landing Gear in civil aerospace. Preparation and management of portfolio of new technology projects that secured UK Government funding recovery. Adaptation of NASA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process used to manage development of the projects.

Abbey Wood

Brought the post activities and tasks up to date due to gap in post. Closed out various tasks and archived documentation via MOSS (Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server). Brought ongoing tasks up to date, updating business case proposals. Used Sharepoint experience to assist Team Site Administrator configure MOSS for the introduction of Meridio, an electronic record system, drafted a flowchart explaining the process for use within the team. All of these activities were in preparation of a new… Show more Brought the post activities and tasks up to date due to gap in post. Closed out various tasks and archived documentation via MOSS (Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server). Brought ongoing tasks up to date, updating business case proposals. Used Sharepoint experience to assist Team Site Administrator configure MOSS for the introduction of Meridio, an electronic record system, drafted a flowchart explaining the process for use within the team. All of these activities were in preparation of a new incumbent to the post, reducing the learning curve. Show less

Bristol, United Kingdom

Management of schedule and resource profile to facilitate the planning of Stress & Design activities.

Acting a key point of contact between Programme Manager based in France and main customer based in Bristol. This is as part of the bid process towards a major contract connected with the aircraft fuel system.

Project managing the GKN Integrating Engineering initiative.Assessing current business operations, resources and facilities.Co-ordinating global resources for future business planning purposes, leading to development of implementation plan.

Updated and configured project plans for various gas abatement (exhaust management) systems, ensuring plans were coherent and workable, and resource allocation was suitableProviding guidance and help to enable managers to drive their own project plansEnhanced use of MS Project - allocating and balancing shared resources across a number of projectsTransfer of large enterprise aerospace skills, experience and methodology to Small Enterprise businessAttendance at TRIZ (innovative… Show more Updated and configured project plans for various gas abatement (exhaust management) systems, ensuring plans were coherent and workable, and resource allocation was suitableProviding guidance and help to enable managers to drive their own project plansEnhanced use of MS Project - allocating and balancing shared resources across a number of projectsTransfer of large enterprise aerospace skills, experience and methodology to Small Enterprise businessAttendance at TRIZ (innovative problem solving), "Solidworks", 21st Century Supply Chain (SC21), and Intellectual Property courses Show less

Developed business case for 3D Engineering model of aerospace component enabling reduction of supplier claims and drawing amendmentsManaged contract that demonstrated suitable strength factor of component in higher pressure application avoiding potential redesign and increased costEnsured work transfers were managed to process minimising risk to production lineDirected the production of a sample piece to demonstrate to Customer that the product was to acceptable standard, securing… Show more Developed business case for 3D Engineering model of aerospace component enabling reduction of supplier claims and drawing amendmentsManaged contract that demonstrated suitable strength factor of component in higher pressure application avoiding potential redesign and increased costEnsured work transfers were managed to process minimising risk to production lineDirected the production of a sample piece to demonstrate to Customer that the product was to acceptable standard, securing cost savingConsulted with peers to implement a pan-company claims approval procedure applicable to all Airbus aircraft programmes enabling a common process to be implementedArranged training refresher courses to reduce handling and installation damage of current and new cabling within aircraft wing Show less

Re-aligned major aero engine UK/USA data exchange process, bringing project back on trackLiaison and understanding of customer needs in sourcing specific computing tool to be used in conjunction with current computer architecture enabling the customer to conduct specific scenario generation tasksSC cleared for role

PA to Director of Medical Education acting as direct liaison between the Director and members of the public and studentsCreated process and assessment tool to compare respective bidders for projects, enabling quick, easy and justified selection of winnersCreated and implemented a new legal deed organisation and retrieval systemOrganised new document structure enabling quick and easy information retrieval, as current system was not compatible with an external electronic filing… Show more PA to Director of Medical Education acting as direct liaison between the Director and members of the public and studentsCreated process and assessment tool to compare respective bidders for projects, enabling quick, easy and justified selection of winnersCreated and implemented a new legal deed organisation and retrieval systemOrganised new document structure enabling quick and easy information retrieval, as current system was not compatible with an external electronic filing programme Show less

Created and progressed a business case/contract to achieve Value for Money of equipment on trialDeveloped and managed short-term, immediate reaction support contract to maintain major new system trials, operational readiness and obtain optimum valueArranged appropriate Sonar training courses, tailored to knowledge and experience level of studentsOrganised, motivated and led fellow motorcycle riders towards success in national competition to highlight green transport issues as part… Show more Created and progressed a business case/contract to achieve Value for Money of equipment on trialDeveloped and managed short-term, immediate reaction support contract to maintain major new system trials, operational readiness and obtain optimum valueArranged appropriate Sonar training courses, tailored to knowledge and experience level of studentsOrganised, motivated and led fellow motorcycle riders towards success in national competition to highlight green transport issues as part of Abbey Wood Green Transport InitiativeSC cleared for role Show less

Developed and managed short-term, immediate reaction support contract to maintain major new system trials, operational readiness and obtain optimum value Organised, motivated and led fellow motorcycle riders towards success in national competition to highlight green transport issues as part of Abbey Wood Green Transport Initiative(SC cleared)

Project managed design and delivery of newly designed connector for reconnaissance pod attached to Tornado aircraft to replace current item that was unsuitable for this applicationLiaison with project teams to consolidate individual projects into overarching aircraft upgrade programme giving one, common planContract management of mission planning project and liaison with other aircraft projects to ensure commonality of functionActed as team consultant for introduction of improved… Show more Project managed design and delivery of newly designed connector for reconnaissance pod attached to Tornado aircraft to replace current item that was unsuitable for this applicationLiaison with project teams to consolidate individual projects into overarching aircraft upgrade programme giving one, common planContract management of mission planning project and liaison with other aircraft projects to ensure commonality of functionActed as team consultant for introduction of improved commercial change process instigated by Commercial team as a new directiveSC cleared for role Show less

Managed Engine Technology Demonstrator programmes for combat engines (fixed and rotating wing) with Rolls﷓Royce and Turbomeca (France)Negotiation and placement of major contract for high temperature aero-engine turbine demonstratorNegotiation and placement of high value UK-French collaborative contracts delivering cutting edge technology for aero-engines improving the intellectual property of UK plc and reducing risk on future engine projects, both civil and militarySC cleared for… Show more Managed Engine Technology Demonstrator programmes for combat engines (fixed and rotating wing) with Rolls﷓Royce and Turbomeca (France)Negotiation and placement of major contract for high temperature aero-engine turbine demonstratorNegotiation and placement of high value UK-French collaborative contracts delivering cutting edge technology for aero-engines improving the intellectual property of UK plc and reducing risk on future engine projects, both civil and militarySC cleared for role Show less

SC cleared)On-site Resident Engineering Officer managing engine (Pegasus in Harrier) modifications within Rolls*Royce military environment

B.Eng Hons, Mechanical Engineering

Prince2, Project Management, Practioner

Practioner level achieved.

Btec, Mechanical Engineering

Cnc In Part-Programming