Mark Brooks Email & Phone Number

Bretby, Gb

Derby, England, United Kingdom

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Administering project portfolio across 5 offices (3 UK, 2 India) and 3 client offices was my primary duty as Programme Director. I highlighted and mitigated issues, risks, and blockers with thorough communication and collaboration. I set values & behaviours, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Key Result Areas (KRA’s) and developed project delivery strategies in compliance with project financial and contractual targets. I made sure to provide first-class service for existing client while continually securing new ones. I conducted and led training sessions for direct reports and graduates, facilitating executive level promotions.Achievements I’m most proud of, are:• Utilised NR9 and PAA (Project Alliance Agreement) contracting models to administer 15 rail infrastructure (GRIP 4-8) projects with budgets ranging between £200 k and £40 M across UK (total combined project P&L accountability: £120 M).• Boosted productivity and decreased organisational fixed costs by 7%, integrating remote design offices in India.• Delivered strategic direction and advice to Executive Board for closing significant project variations, leading to £90 M settlement for business, fostering lasting relationship with client.• Bid and secured a £1.5B East/West Rail contract to develop railway system between Oxford and Cambridge; a PAA between Network Rail, Atkins, Laing O’Rourke & Volker Rail.• Recognised by management and selected for Atkins advanced management training course

Derby

During my tenure as Delivery Director, I spearheaded the company portfolio of high-profile projects through complete project lifecycles from initiation to completion, achieving KPIs and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities. Additionally, I oversaw the recruitment of skilled and qualified team members and reported directly to CEO.Here’s a list of my contributions:• Increased year-on-year profits and gross margin % by controlling and managing 80% of company’s £20 M revenue.• Elevated revenue from £10 M to £20 M in 3 years, growing business capacity by 30% a year for nearly 3 years.• Delivered a ‘best in class’ system for resource and demand forecasting; increased transparency and forward visibility for development and implementation of accurate business strategies and provided meticulous resource and cost forecasts over a 12-month horizon.• Achieved #1 ranking out of 96 suppliers and competitors through a focused and planned customer engagement strategy, and focusing on project outcomes.• Delivered two largest projects ever contracted by business with Atkins and Network Rail, leading to one project achieving Project of the Year Award at National Rail Awards.

Derby And York

As a Project Manager for Siemens, I continuously delivered meticulous and timely reports to Regional Director in regards to project status. I built a team of 5 direct reports and 100 people in a matrix and coached them as well. I promoted a culture of safety by creating and implementing safety leadership teams and conducting behavioural based safety training. My key achievements are:• Monitored and controlled overall aspects of 2-year £32 M transportation infrastructure renewal project, meeting environmental reporting obligations and ensuring health/safety measures.

Ashby De La Zouch

Project Manager (Jul 05 – Oct 06) – Responsible for delivery and close-out of £16m Southern Region Power Supply Project (Network Rail) and West Coast Route Modernisation (Network Rail)Project Engineering Manager (Oct 03 – Jul 05) – Overall responsibility for SCADA specification, design, installation, commissioning and program of 40 traction power substationsSenior Engineer (July 99 – Oct 03) – Worked as part of a team responsible for design and delivery of medium scale projects within petrochemical and transportation sectors

London And Perth (Wa)

Responsible for mobilisation, design, delivery and close-out of smart card based fare management projects