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25+ years’ experience in the delivery of large amounts of high integration Rail and civil engineeringinfrastructure projects within the UK and Europe. Knowledge base within Project Management, largerSurvey/civil/Rail engineering experience in Station Refurbishments, platform extensions, OLE Piling andgravity Base installs, surface cut & cover and tunneling projects, Track Renewals - Tamping - LSHB
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Construction Manager, Engineer Foundations, Ohle E&BBalfour Beatty Major Projects Apr 2017 - Apr 2019Newport, United KingdomStarted as a CM within the Bid team on walkouts / drafting and completing the constructability review for the entire route between Bristol parkway and Cardiff Central. Reviewed CPP – WPP and othersafety and access related paperwork. moved back into the engineering department midweek, overseeing field Engineers and survey contractors along the 50+km route, ensured all ITP and QA Processes adhered to and archived within EVI File. Established a simple but robust method of QA, recording info… Show more Started as a CM within the Bid team on walkouts / drafting and completing the constructability review for the entire route between Bristol parkway and Cardiff Central. Reviewed CPP – WPP and othersafety and access related paperwork. moved back into the engineering department midweek, overseeing field Engineers and survey contractors along the 50+km route, ensured all ITP and QA Processes adhered to and archived within EVI File. Established a simple but robust method of QA, recording info across the departments which enabled an easier transition between site based activities and office staff, in particular QS Teams and cost rectification if required. Continuing as a CM / level 1 on call at weekends while overseeing engineering works at variouslocations along the route, in particular Bristol parkway ensuring complicated and time restricted accesswith large volumes of plant and staff each weekend went as planned. Even with the restricted times andlimited access points the foundations department managed to complete install as planned and on time.After completion of 6P section I was then moved into OLE Earthing and bonding to strengthen theirreporting and production of safety related paperwork such as developing WPP’s / Permits / TB’s. act asCM or Field Engineer onsite. Show less -
Senior Construction, Utilities, Survey / Civils Manager,Volkerrail Ltd Oct 2015 - Apr 2017North West Electrification Project (Nwep), Phase 3 Manchester OfficeDevelopment of the Grip 2 and Development services approvals (DSA), Coordination and Facilitation ofall Civil Overhead Line construction works across the NWEP project. Provided engineering support toconstruction and Project Management on site. Apply appropriate engineering standards in relation todesign and construction, Draft piling program and Initial Construction Phase plans, Work Package Planand Task Briefs for Phase 3 Preston to Blackpool and Phase 6 Carnforth to Oxenholme.… Show more Development of the Grip 2 and Development services approvals (DSA), Coordination and Facilitation ofall Civil Overhead Line construction works across the NWEP project. Provided engineering support toconstruction and Project Management on site. Apply appropriate engineering standards in relation todesign and construction, Draft piling program and Initial Construction Phase plans, Work Package Planand Task Briefs for Phase 3 Preston to Blackpool and Phase 6 Carnforth to Oxenholme. Attend Subcontractor issues to tender meetings and approvals. Review NWR asset and 3rd party accessstrategy along the 17.5 mile Corridor, OLE Locations and develop installation and delivery strategy,Construction, Ground Investigation planning and implementation. Management of Subcontractors inverification of the Survey control network. Also act as full time Buried services coordinator for the Preston to Blackpool route, Temp works supervisor and LSHB when Required. Show less -
Engineering, Hse Adviser And Utilities Manager.Volkerrail Ltd Oct 2014 - Oct 2015Peterborough, Eastcoast Mainline PsuOLE Bases and Power supply upgrades along the route, Manage Civil engineering aspects that wheresubcontracted out to other parties, Utilities manager for the 150 miles of track from Kings cross up toBawtry, RRAP Access strategy from Pottersbar up to Bawtry, site Inspections and safety tours, issue andcoordination of the buried services information, liaise with NWR buried services group in York and localutility companies. -
Civils / Survey Manager.Volkerrail Ltd Jan 2014 - Oct 2014Trans Pennine Electrification Project, Tpe - Leeds And York OfficeTender though to conception of initial survey works, Day to day planning involved survey controlInstall and management of the Ground Investigation works. Initial planning of the piling and Civilsconstruction works Between Stalybridge and York. Tasks involved electrical facilitation along the route,planning and programming of works right through to implementation along with many other surveyengineering related items. Interface with NWR management regarding procedures for… Show more Tender though to conception of initial survey works, Day to day planning involved survey controlInstall and management of the Ground Investigation works. Initial planning of the piling and Civilsconstruction works Between Stalybridge and York. Tasks involved electrical facilitation along the route,planning and programming of works right through to implementation along with many other surveyengineering related items. Interface with NWR management regarding procedures for protection ofassets, Work package plans, Inspection test Plans, Task briefs and all other Safety, Engineering and QARelated procedures within the project. Show less -
Senior Civil / Piling / Survey Engineer.Volkerrail Ltd Apr 2012 - Jan 2014Acton - Crossrail ProjectPlanning, Coordination and Facilitation of all Overhead Line construction works across the project. Day to day tasks involved AFC design reviews, drainage, electrical facilitation, OLE gravity bases and Piling programming right through to implementation handover along with many other survey engineering related items. Assisted P-Way / S&C installation around the Project, Direct interface with LUL and NWR management regarding procedures for protection of assets, Work package plans, Inspection… Show more Planning, Coordination and Facilitation of all Overhead Line construction works across the project. Day to day tasks involved AFC design reviews, drainage, electrical facilitation, OLE gravity bases and Piling programming right through to implementation handover along with many other survey engineering related items. Assisted P-Way / S&C installation around the Project, Direct interface with LUL and NWR management regarding procedures for protection of assets, Work package plans, Inspection test Plans, Task briefs and all other Safety, Engineering and QA Related procedures within the cross rail project. Show less -
Senior Civil Surveyor / P-Way EngineerBam Nuttall Ltd Feb 2011 - Feb 2012Chiltern Evergreen 3Engineering and survey expertise to high profile areas such as Neasden junction,switching priority from the met line to a new Joint line, Northolt main line re-modelling, High Wycombeline speed improvements and Princes Risborough track renewals along with other various upgradesalong the Bicester to London route allowing train speeds to be increased through large sections. Trackrenewals using dozers in conjunction with gradient lasers and total stations. Sleeper renewals… Show more Engineering and survey expertise to high profile areas such as Neasden junction,switching priority from the met line to a new Joint line, Northolt main line re-modelling, High Wycombeline speed improvements and Princes Risborough track renewals along with other various upgradesalong the Bicester to London route allowing train speeds to be increased through large sections. Trackrenewals using dozers in conjunction with gradient lasers and total stations. Sleeper renewals andworking with tamping machines. Use of Leica and Trimble total stations, production of Survey As-builtdata and preparation of data for track alignment using tampers. Installation of Track Geometry. Show less -
Project ManagerMce London Aug 2010 - Feb 2011Willesden And Clapham JunctionUse of multi-disciplined experiences, supervision of all aspects within both the projects.Point liaison for various clients, designers and contractors, Assign work and assist with activities whichincluded Commissioning design and installations, advising tie bar installations through the viaduct,daily planning, sourcing materials, production meetings at all levels and locations, day and night onsite / at home management, civil engineering and setting out works. Production Work… Show more Use of multi-disciplined experiences, supervision of all aspects within both the projects.Point liaison for various clients, designers and contractors, Assign work and assist with activities whichincluded Commissioning design and installations, advising tie bar installations through the viaduct,daily planning, sourcing materials, production meetings at all levels and locations, day and night onsite / at home management, civil engineering and setting out works. Production Work Package plans, method statements / SSOW and task briefs etc Show less
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Engineering ManagerCarillion Plc Sep 2009 - Aug 2010Willesden Junction, LondonCut and cover installation of new subway route under the NLL track, re-instatement of track to design level and alignment, post subway works included 2 x traditional type construction platform extensions and steel bridge decks over existing lower DC Live lines. supervise contractors installing the lower level bay platform extensions which required the demolition of existing platform structures within proximity to existing lift shaft and overhead canopies. Provide installation support and… Show more Cut and cover installation of new subway route under the NLL track, re-instatement of track to design level and alignment, post subway works included 2 x traditional type construction platform extensions and steel bridge decks over existing lower DC Live lines. supervise contractors installing the lower level bay platform extensions which required the demolition of existing platform structures within proximity to existing lift shaft and overhead canopies. Provide installation support and checks to the new turn-back extension between platforms 1 & 3, monitor structures within proximity to lower level work areas and provide up to date data as to canopy movements. Show less
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Senior Engineer - CmMcginleys - Cammell Laird Jun 2009 - Sep 2009GibraltarProvide Management and engineering experience to several crane rail renewal projects whilemaintaining workable wet/dry docks, Responsible for acquiring all materials from across Europe.Implement workable package plan against docking schedules along with dealing with the technicalaspects of unusually large epoxy grout bed installations at high temperatures. Survey/design/remove andre-instate supports for up to 300 Ton Cranes within very close proximity to dock walls.
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Senior EngineerCarillion Oct 2008 - Jun 2009London - DocklandsDay to day running of various projects, setting out to high tolerances using Leica 1200 series total stations, organised works for all work parties, verify with clients and contractors reinforcement, concrete, track drawings then relate to other engineers, fixers, carpenters, finishers and p-way staff. Raise design queries with principle contractors, direct installation of new crossings, track slab, rail / base plates prior to concrete pour whilst ensuring that track remaining within tolerance… Show more Day to day running of various projects, setting out to high tolerances using Leica 1200 series total stations, organised works for all work parties, verify with clients and contractors reinforcement, concrete, track drawings then relate to other engineers, fixers, carpenters, finishers and p-way staff. Raise design queries with principle contractors, direct installation of new crossings, track slab, rail / base plates prior to concrete pour whilst ensuring that track remaining within tolerance once concrete or grout pads cured Show less
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Senior Survey EngineerMcginley Group - Amey Rail Jan 2007 - Oct 2008Sutton CourtneyContracted within Amey infrastructure to develop new methods for faster production within the p-way and S&C core works by assisting technical staff adopt the use of Leica and Trimble 3D dozing systems, This was then presented to Network rail and finalised in 2008. Hallade surveys, assisting the track team on renewals at weekends. Works within Network Rail involved the initial site consultation with some minor remodel if required, track renewals using dozers in conjunction with gradient lasers… Show more Contracted within Amey infrastructure to develop new methods for faster production within the p-way and S&C core works by assisting technical staff adopt the use of Leica and Trimble 3D dozing systems, This was then presented to Network rail and finalised in 2008. Hallade surveys, assisting the track team on renewals at weekends. Works within Network Rail involved the initial site consultation with some minor remodel if required, track renewals using dozers in conjunction with gradient lasers, sleeper renewals and working with tamping machines. Show less
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Survey Project ManagerTaylor Woodrow Construction Jul 2001 - Jan 2007Kings CrossEstablishment and maintenance of 13 surface/sub-surface levels requiring surveyand civil setting out systems within the king’s Cross/St Pancras and CTRL projects, work predominantlycovered civil engineering related roles, precise control installation and setting out procedures. Training ofall related personal in regards to work practices within London Underground. Collection and analyse ofsurvey data. Liaison with clients, contractors and attend to quality assurance of equipment -
Survey TechnicianExploration Associates Jan 1998 - Jul 2001WokinghamTotal station surveys of London Underground premises to weekly precise levelmonitoring and installation of control, seasonal checks around the Essex coastline for erosion.Hydrographical surveys with GPS along with various R.A.F Bases around England and Wales
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Survey TechnicianBalfour Beatty Major Projects Oct 1994 - Dec 1996London, C102Subsidence monitoring of surface/subsurface structures around Waterloo, Green park station,Parliament Square (including Big Ben). Work involved installing the control network and the installation and monitoring of all LUL Assets and localised structures during continuous TBM works
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Barking UniversitySurveying Technology/Surveying
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