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Hm Naval Base, Devonport

Programme Manager for the Naval Base Commander delivering a new collaborative Joint Portfolio Office at HM Naval Base Devonport (a UK Strategic Asset) to determine strategic approach, resolve pan portfolio issues across wide stakeholder group, provide strategic direction, and coordinate all Naval support activity, including major contractor delivered submarine and surface ship programmes in order to drive best value for Defence. This work encompasses enterprise level objectives and design… Show more Programme Manager for the Naval Base Commander delivering a new collaborative Joint Portfolio Office at HM Naval Base Devonport (a UK Strategic Asset) to determine strategic approach, resolve pan portfolio issues across wide stakeholder group, provide strategic direction, and coordinate all Naval support activity, including major contractor delivered submarine and surface ship programmes in order to drive best value for Defence. This work encompasses enterprise level objectives and design, governance, organisational structures, senior stakeholder management (Submarine Delivery Agency, Defence Equipment and Support - Naval Surface Ships and Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd) the associated interface with a new Infrastructure Capability Output Management team (ICOM), work breakdown structures, and transformation activities. Received Base Commander's Commendation for this delivery in Feb 2023. Show less

Hinkley Point C, Somerset

 Analysing pan-project systems on £21Bn nuclear construction project, identifying and resolving inconsistencies, integration and schedule issues, thereby reducing project risk. Taking an oversight of the project identified significant cost opportunities relating to site remediation works and potential re-purposing of facilities. Conducted support systems analysis to ensure clear governance, and achieved highly resilient business support services, and emergency systems, preventing lost schedule… Show more  Analysing pan-project systems on £21Bn nuclear construction project, identifying and resolving inconsistencies, integration and schedule issues, thereby reducing project risk. Taking an oversight of the project identified significant cost opportunities relating to site remediation works and potential re-purposing of facilities. Conducted support systems analysis to ensure clear governance, and achieved highly resilient business support services, and emergency systems, preventing lost schedule time in excess of £6m/day. Transformed the £2.2M/yr EDF Leadership and Training Centre into a sustainable revenue generating venture that also supports and communicates the Company policies and vision. This involved writing and executing the entire business strategy, contracting support and business services, and new standards of excellence in customer services. The facility encompasses an International Conference Centre, European Pressurised Reactor Simulator Training facility, and a modern, innovative £1M Visitor Centre. Show less

Hinkley Point C Site, Somerset

 Undertook the initial strategic business planning analysis, and was instrumental in the design, contracting and execution of the wide portfolio of Site and Business Support Operations for the HPC Nuclear New Build project, largest construction project in Europe. Let and delivered contracted services including the first long-term contract, at £113.5M, using commercial partnering approach and delivered budget savings in excess of £9.9M through improved manpower efficiencies. Executive… Show more  Undertook the initial strategic business planning analysis, and was instrumental in the design, contracting and execution of the wide portfolio of Site and Business Support Operations for the HPC Nuclear New Build project, largest construction project in Europe. Let and delivered contracted services including the first long-term contract, at £113.5M, using commercial partnering approach and delivered budget savings in excess of £9.9M through improved manpower efficiencies. Executive responsibility for 3 regulated Nuclear Site Licence conditions, achieving the first approval towards licence granting. Provided independent commercial governance of £719M programme requisitions. Site critical systems achieved extremely high resilience across the 400-acre site providing consistent services and business support to 2500 office workers and mitigated potential schedule delay risks in excess of £6M/day. Innovation in telephony and printing services saved significant cost and led to company-wide changes. As one of only 8 authorised Emergency Controllers, I successfully managed emergency events over a 7-year period bringing a calm but effective style to the emergency team. Show less

Westbury, Wiltshire

Consultancy built on knowledge of UK Defence procurement and operational support, allied to expert requirements engineering. Development into systems engineering, training, and extended period of Business Capture for international service provider client using highly effective bid capture processes, winning £61.2M business in 18 months. Developed an acclaimed solution architecture for £261M training bid through an innovative requirements analysis approach and led the competitive dialogue… Show more Consultancy built on knowledge of UK Defence procurement and operational support, allied to expert requirements engineering. Development into systems engineering, training, and extended period of Business Capture for international service provider client using highly effective bid capture processes, winning £61.2M business in 18 months. Developed an acclaimed solution architecture for £261M training bid through an innovative requirements analysis approach and led the competitive dialogue process for the client. Advisor to NATO on future defence capability requirements to determine long-term strategic direction. Conducted critical evaluation of potential contracts for defence facing clients to focus company resources on high potential opportunities. Show less

Brussels, Belgium

 Instigated new European defence services through advanced Business Strategy, growing new business opportunities with NATO, European Defence Agency, European Space Agency, OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) and Defence Engineering and Support. My European Defence Services business strategy paper drew exceptional praise from the Non-Executive Board. Provided external consultancy on Defence programs, quality assurance, requirements engineering and TLCM, giving internal webinars… Show more  Instigated new European defence services through advanced Business Strategy, growing new business opportunities with NATO, European Defence Agency, European Space Agency, OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) and Defence Engineering and Support. My European Defence Services business strategy paper drew exceptional praise from the Non-Executive Board. Provided external consultancy on Defence programs, quality assurance, requirements engineering and TLCM, giving internal webinars on Requirements Engineering. Maintained business critical availability of the company and client facing pan- European business IT and Communications services. Show less

Mod Abbeywood, Filton, Bristol

Directed the multi-functional team spread across 5 dispersed sites, having successfully transformed and re-located the entire group with no loss of operational support. Across 130 contracted suppliers, provided Tri-Service deployable electro-optical and mechanical equipment delivering a worldwide operational diagnosis and repair capability, achieving an underlying spares availability of 98% and consistently meeting equipment availability targets. Managed the £38M annual budget through… Show more Directed the multi-functional team spread across 5 dispersed sites, having successfully transformed and re-located the entire group with no loss of operational support. Across 130 contracted suppliers, provided Tri-Service deployable electro-optical and mechanical equipment delivering a worldwide operational diagnosis and repair capability, achieving an underlying spares availability of 98% and consistently meeting equipment availability targets. Managed the £38M annual budget through effective cost control. Initiated strategic partnering with industry in the ‘Partnering for Success’ initiative with 4 main suppliers improving Earned Value of contracts worth £30.6M and achieving a step-change in equipment availability. Transformed a stalled, confused requirement into a funded, advanced £250M Digital Diagnostic and Repair Project. Drove commercial practice from traditional contracts towards contracting for availability, meeting programme delivery time, cost, safety and performance targets. Show less

Mod Abbeywood, Filton, Bristol

Directed the development and production of the £3.5M ASTOR system of systems to ensure it met defined operational requirements as the Service Director’s representative and programme Requirements Manager. Managed senior stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic, mediating to ensure a pragmatic, practical and commercially viable outcome. Specifically selected to lead a Joint MoD/Industry Star Chamber successfully resolving stalled commercial and industrial programme issues. Drew specific praise… Show more Directed the development and production of the £3.5M ASTOR system of systems to ensure it met defined operational requirements as the Service Director’s representative and programme Requirements Manager. Managed senior stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic, mediating to ensure a pragmatic, practical and commercially viable outcome. Specifically selected to lead a Joint MoD/Industry Star Chamber successfully resolving stalled commercial and industrial programme issues. Drew specific praise from the NATO programme director as the UK NATO Allied Ground Surveillance Interoperability representative. Show less

Mod Central Staff, London

Technical Advisor to Assistant Chief of the General Staff and Executive Committee of the Army Board for Attack Helicopter (AH) programme. Responsible for resolving significant communications issues, by technical evaluation of communications architectures to find novel solutions.

Bordon, England, United Kingdom

Transformation of 1200 strong Army Engineering Training College from MoD management to a successfully contracted training service whilst maintaining the essential military ethos. Simultaneously achieved improved Earned Value throughout the additional £3.2M multi-activity support contract.

Msc (Def Tech), Armd Vehs, Guided Weapons, Ballistics, Radar, Communications

Paper: Alternative forms of Helicopter Yaw Control.

Bsc (Hons) Mech Eng, Mechanical Engineering, Aeromechanical Engineering, Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, Mathematics,

Reme Commission