Peterborough & Huntingdon Compressor Station Upgrade - Programme Office Lead
London, England, United Kingdom
£100m+ major capital programme to upgrade the gas transmission network in southern England for my client, National Grid.I took on the role of PO Lead in the development phase and established an appropriate organisational delivery structure, resolved the baseline scope and developed the business case through to successful sanction. In the delivery phase, I established information and document control tools, risk management and financial reporting. I also implemented improvements to… Show more £100m+ major capital programme to upgrade the gas transmission network in southern England for my client, National Grid.I took on the role of PO Lead in the development phase and established an appropriate organisational delivery structure, resolved the baseline scope and developed the business case through to successful sanction. In the delivery phase, I established information and document control tools, risk management and financial reporting. I also implemented improvements to governance through controlled decision making and record-keeping. Additional responsibilities included:Strategic Advice and Support – Scott’s initial role was to support the early development of the project to sufficiently allow the client to proceed with their proposed contract strategy. Scott’s key tasks included a review of the current status and existing project structure which led to the recommendation of delaying works to allow further internal development to the project – a view accepted by the client. This led to further support work by Scott and the team in risk identification and reduction, scope development. PMO & Site Services Delivery – This comprised Scott’s leading an integrated Management Office and overseeing sub-consultants working in key site-based roles. The PMO involved establishing a team comprising Arup specialists as well as client team members, with Scott reporting directly to the National Grid Senior PM. It required strong leadership in order to bring the team together and establish the working methods and processes. Scott’s already extensive knowledge of National Grid’s existing systems, processes and people allowed Scott to be able to deliver from the earliest stages.Achievements in this commission include developing the business case and completing its sanction, establishing information mngt, risk and financial processes, assisting procurement of the £100m “Main” Works Contractor and successful oversight of £5m of “Early” construction works. Show less