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Head of Civil Engineering providing group wide support for the delivering of civil engineering construction project from concept to delivery. Early engagement with all stakeholders to ensure clear vision of what is required and that it will function operationally. Value engineering, best available technology and materials at design stage, as well as ensuring the project is deliverable with in budget and timescales.Responsible for delivery and management of civil engineering capital construction projects within the Biffa Group portfolio including procurement, cost control, project management, liaison with Consultants, Contractors and RegulatorsSignificant involvement in Biffa’s two EfW projects, including procurement, EPC selection (both commercial and technical elements), from concept through to construction phase as part of the project company delivery team. Current role acting as Investor’s Engineer across both projects providing oversight and liaison within the Senior Leadership team.Detailed input into cost effective and innovative design with full awareness of CDM and incorporation thereof.Responsible for capital expenditure, 5 year capex planning and management of construction costs Projects include all major infrastructure/civil projects within the landfill waste area including cell and capping construction, leachate treatment plants, aggregate recycling facilities, soil treatment facilities, waste to rail projects including liaison and delivery in conjunction with Network Rail.

Significant involvement in Biffa’s two EfW projects, including procurement, EPC selection (both commercial and technical elements), from concept through to construction phase as part of the project company delivery team. Current role acting as Investor’s Engineer across both projects providing oversight and liaison within the Senior Leadership team.Responsible for delivery and management of civil engineering capital construction projects within the wider Biffa Resource and Energy portfolio including procurement, cost control, project management, liaison with Consultants, Contractors and Regulators.Detailed input into cost effective and innovative design with full awareness of CDM and incorporation thereof.Responsible for capital expenditure, 5 year capex planning and management of construction costs Projects include all major infrastructure/civil projects within the landfill waste area including cell and capping construction, leachate treatment plants, aggregate recycling facilities, soil treatment facilities, waste to rail projects including liaison and delivery in conjunction with Network Rail.Involved in planning and delivery of other large capital intensive civil engineering waste projects.

Significant involvement in major EfW projects, including procurement, EPC selection (both commercial and technical elements), from concept through to construction phase as part of the project company delivery team.Responsible for delivery and management of capital construction projects within the wider Biffa landfill portfolio including procurement, cost control, project management, liaison with Consultants, Contractors and Regulators.Detailed input into cost effective and innovative design with full awareness of CDM and incorporation thereof.Responsible for capital expenditure, 5 year capex planning and management of construction costs Projects include all major infrastructure/civil projects within the landfill waste area including cell and capping construction, leachate treatment plants, aggregate recycling facilities, soil treatment facilities etc.Involved in planning and delivery of other large capital intensive civil engineering waste projects.

Responsible for client management of major waste operators and design and management of landfill and landfill related construction projects as well as conceptual planning and innovation.Cost control, project management and when all else failed adjudication.Previously working on PPC permit applications including undertaking HRAs and surface water risk assessments. Wide experience of site investigation, desk study, planning, implementation and interpretation. Office manager of the head office, managing staff in addition to fee earning and business development role.

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