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Time to relocate from New Zealand back to the UK

As a Project Director I have managed multiple projects at a range of project values from NZ$85M/£45M with a total portfolio value of >NZ$150M/£80MNZ Government Clients I have delivered projects for include Department of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Education, Kainga Ora (Housing), Department of Corrections, and Defence.I have also collaborated with The Building Research Association NZ (BRANZ) in the development of their Western Campus as well as with Private Healthcare developer, Evolution, on the delivery of Wakefield Hospital in Wellington.I report directly to the Regional Manager and several Project and Commercial Managers report directly to me

From January 2018 through to February 2020 - 7 Waterloo Quay (NZ$ 82M) I Project Managed a team of up to 19 Site Management and Commercial staff in the delivery of a significant upgrade of 7 Waterloo Quay, previously known as the NZ Post Building. The project involved three negotiated phases: Asbestos removal and demolition; Architectual Basebuild and Subdivisional Hard Fit-out (SHF); and Structural Seismic Upgrade to bring the building up to 80% New Building Standard. The project was carried out with a high degree of collaboration with the Architect (Jazmax), Structural Engineers (Holmes), and the Services Engineers (Norman Disney Young) , as well as the Client's team at PHC. The successful delivery lead to further work on the building with the commercial client, ArgosyFebruary 2020 to December 2017 - St. Paul's Square - (NZ$ 35M)My first project in Wellington, NZ, required the delivery of a seismic upgrade, Basebuild and SHF fit-out for the landlord, AMP, and the tenant, Department of Internal Affairs (Govt). The project was behind programme when I arrived and required the delivery of an intense accelerated programme through to completion. The project had multiple safety, quality, and commercial challenges which were managed through honest communication with the client and supply chain and ultimately lead to a successful Practical Completion in accordance with the agreed programme

As part of the Kier-Laing O'Rourke-Kaden Joint Venture, I managed a team in the safe and timely delivery of the Architectural Building Works and Finishes (ABWF) as part of the Admiralty Station upgrade works for MTRC South Island Line project. The works involved heavy interfacing with Client Designated Contractors and JV subcontractors, as well as works on both the new and existing stations. The work was carried out without impact on the public and service at one of the busiest interchange stations in Hong Kong

C901 – Admiralty Integrated Station and SCL Enabling Works – MTRC – Value HK$4BnWinner of the Specialist Tunnelling Project of the Year at the NCE Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards 2015The project involved the top down construction of an extension to the existing admiralty station, with significant engineering challenges associated with working in central Hong Kong between major roads and with numerous influential local stakeholders, including the Hong Kong Government.The project was in three sections comprising: Station Box; Tunnels and Cavern; and Existing station modification worksAs site agent, I worked predominantly on the station box, a 4200m2 structure excavated up to 50m below the existing ground level, bounded by the MTR Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, existing Admiralty Station, and an underground car park. It also involved challenges of underpinning the live Island Line to a depth of 23m below the soffit, underpinning the Tsuen Wan Line, and excavating adits under the existing station avoiding foundations to the skyscraper above.During the project, I was responsible for safety, programme and commercial delivery. I lead a team of engineers and construction staff on a 24hr shift pattern in the following activities:• Excavation of the hard and soft material using various techniques: drill and blast; drill and split; drill and break; and bristar. I dealt with major client and logistical interfaces. The value of the section was approximately 60% of the value of the station box.• Construction of the Infeed Substation, including excavation, reinforced concrete works, and finishes. • Installation of Diaphragm Walls, Secant Piles, and Plunge columns. The plunge columns were installed to enable top down construction using RCDs to drill large diameter holes • Demolition of above and below ground structures, including a large underground substation. During demolition works, crunchers, splitters and robotic breakers were used.

Project Managed the pre-construction client interface and design coordination stage of University of West Indies accommodation blocks including Procurement of tower cranes and RMD tunnel forms. Managed the ground stabilisation and foundation construction of the Digicel HQ in downtown Kingston. Process included installation of stone piles and liaison with Jamaican archeologists upon discovery of imperial cannons

Senior Engineer responsible for technical submissions for several UK based projects including bridge, marine works and part of the bid team for the earthworks at Hinckley C Power Station Also jointly responsible for preparation of a first stage architectural submission for SPORTT, in Trinidad and Tobago. The submission involved working with architects to produce affordable solutions for three National Sport Stadia housing international standard swimming, tennis and cycling facilities, as well as providing centres for community activities.

Senior Engineer responsible for preparing the technical submissions of two significant tenders on Major Projects in Hong Kong:MTRC C705 - West Island Line - Kennedy Town Station and Overrun TunnelsMTRC C822 - Express Rail Link - Tse UK Tsuen to Shek Yam Tunnels

Responsible for Temporary Works design including:• Tower Crane foundations• Outrigger pads• Scaffold and scaffold modifications• Assessment of wind loading on structures and design of hoarding and fencing• Development of demolition and excavation schemes • Retaining walls• Proprietary support systems checks• Providing schemes for both tender and project phases• Producing CAD drawings as part of the complete design packages where required

Jamalco – North and South Manchester Mining Project – Jamaica US$175m (~£110m)Development and construction of a major piece of infrastructure in central Jamaica including the installation of a new bauxite receiving station and a 10 tower conveyor belt• Significant client liaison, which ultimately lead to me being seconded to work for the client as their Engineering Manager. The role required me to manage the link between design and construction aspects of the project• Responsible for the assessment and management of shoulder support for an existing operation railway line through central Jamaica• Responsible for the installation of a 5.4km buried HDPE water pipeline, including three booster pump stations; excavation through trenching; crossing of local highways; completion of HDPE lined reservoir; construction of simple power stations• Responsible for the construction of steel protection structures underneath the bauxite conveyor system• Responsible for the installation of potable water ring main and conduits for electrical and fibre optic services at the main bauxite receiving station• Managed the construction of permanent single storey buildings• Developed and managed local site engineering teams, including training on survey and setting out techniques

Impington Village College – New Science and Maths and English block (£2.5M)Welney Wetland Trust – New Visitor Centre and 120m 3 Span Mabey bridge (£1.1M)Thetford Leisure Centre – Extension and steel frame structure (£2.5M)• Sole responsibility for site-wide setting out• Document control – Managing drawings and specifications• Quality management – working to the company Quality Management System

Summer placement gaining experience in a design office. Opportunities to attend site visits with lead designers and to be involved with drainage design on a highways project. Also carried out site investigations for both demolition and construction projects in the South West of the UK

Mosu Community Junior Secondary School (14M Pula ~ £1.4M)Spent a year working in the remote bush/desert (200km from nearest town) working for a local contractor in the construction of a new school. Prime responsibility was for the installation of stone-pitched stormwater drains and for the network of permanent pathways around the site.Managed a team of local labour and carried out all setting out and site management for the section.Experienced working in an environment where there was very limited mechanical work meaning work was carried out predominantly by manual labour.