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Bringing academics with industry to build strong, commercially focussed net zero proposals.

Supporting the public sector in developing/delivering strategies for the procurement, design, and delivery of Active Travel and EV Charging Infrastructure.- Recently led Westmorland and Furness Council to design and deliver a multi stakeholder bid the UK Government's LEVI stage 2, for roll-out of EV Infrastructure across the region

OutlineLeading role in a civil/electrical contractor specialising in EV infrastructure construction. Initially overseeing commercial operations which led to a 100% increase in turnover in the space of two years.Key responsibilities• Managing P&L, leading in key accounts, process improvement, team building, coordination of pricing.• Strategic oversight of all work delivered, including managing a team of circa 50FTE. • Active role in developing marketing of products and… Show more OutlineLeading role in a civil/electrical contractor specialising in EV infrastructure construction. Initially overseeing commercial operations which led to a 100% increase in turnover in the space of two years.Key responsibilities• Managing P&L, leading in key accounts, process improvement, team building, coordination of pricing.• Strategic oversight of all work delivered, including managing a team of circa 50FTE. • Active role in developing marketing of products and services.• Liaising with DNO ensuring sufficient power supplied to major projects.• Delivery of QMS ensuring standards remain of highest standards.• Ensuring H&S standards and the CDM regulations are adhered to.• Working closely with partners as the technical expert to get projects/sites ready for delivery.• Actively building relationships with key accounts and being the lead contact on all major contracts.• Researching and reporting to BES Group on new markets/opportunities/trends/products.• Engaging in and managing conflict resolution with external suppliers, clients, partners.Key achievements/projects• Winning several multi-million pound contracts for EV infrastructure with clients such as Arnold Clark, Ministry of Justice/Home Office, and Energy Assets.• Leadership role in EV Contractor with £6m p.a. turnover.• Leading team through integration with parent group and sister companies.• Development of new key accounts such as Arcadis, Mobilize and EO Charging. Show less

Delivering high quality active travel infrastructure across Scotland.

Strategic lead for Sustrans Scotland's infrastructure delivery programme Places for Everyone, which puts people at the heart of infrastructure and investment in their communities. Setting strategic direction, motivating and inspiring a cross specialist team to deliver maximum impact for the Scottish Government's largest investment in active travel (in excess of £100m per annum, with a team of 64 FTE, in excess of 70 partners and 220 projects).Developing, communicating and influencing… Show more Strategic lead for Sustrans Scotland's infrastructure delivery programme Places for Everyone, which puts people at the heart of infrastructure and investment in their communities. Setting strategic direction, motivating and inspiring a cross specialist team to deliver maximum impact for the Scottish Government's largest investment in active travel (in excess of £100m per annum, with a team of 64 FTE, in excess of 70 partners and 220 projects).Developing, communicating and influencing Sustrans' vision as part of the Senior Leadership Team.Liaising with our key stakeholder, Transport Scotland, to ensure that their aims and objectives are met.Providing expert advice to key governmental, public and private stakeholders and collaborating with partners to deliver best practice, people focused places.Identifying and building new partnerships to ensure maximum reach across the programme. Show less

Managing Sustrans' multi-million pound infrastructure design competition, Community Links PLUS (CL+). CL+ seeks designs that would be game-changers for people focussed places in Scotland, delivering social, economic, and health benefits to many. We work in partnership with the winner/s to deliver their big, bold and innovative infrastructure in urban environments. The successful schemes demonstrate an integrated approach to place making, community engagement, design, and smarter… Show more Managing Sustrans' multi-million pound infrastructure design competition, Community Links PLUS (CL+). CL+ seeks designs that would be game-changers for people focussed places in Scotland, delivering social, economic, and health benefits to many. We work in partnership with the winner/s to deliver their big, bold and innovative infrastructure in urban environments. The successful schemes demonstrate an integrated approach to place making, community engagement, design, and smarter measures.Through a robust 3 stage process, projects are selected based upon their merits and then turned into reality, in partnership with Transport Scotland and supported by a wide range of cross-portfolio stakeholders. Show less

Sole responsibility for coordinating all funding opportunities for national org;anisation with global budget exceeding £20m. Delivered a funding strategy that saw a more than doubling of the budget.Lead for developing project ideas from inception to delivery.I initiated the roll out of PRINCE2 training and processes to our entire Senior Leadership Team which was adopted across the organisation. I developed a suite of tools that brought a tailored PRINCE2 approach to Sustrans Scotland. I… Show more Sole responsibility for coordinating all funding opportunities for national org;anisation with global budget exceeding £20m. Delivered a funding strategy that saw a more than doubling of the budget.Lead for developing project ideas from inception to delivery.I initiated the roll out of PRINCE2 training and processes to our entire Senior Leadership Team which was adopted across the organisation. I developed a suite of tools that brought a tailored PRINCE2 approach to Sustrans Scotland. I chaired Sustrans' Digital Systems Group, overseeing strategic direction of systems development. Member of the PQASSO Forum, working with key individuals across the UK to ensure that Quality Assurance measures are identified and delivered. Steering group member for Cycling Scotland's national Cycle Friendly Campus Award. Show less

project manager of three national projects: Cycle Friendly Employer, Cycle Friendly Schools, and Adult Cycle Training (Essential Cycling Skills). Tasks included: writing development plans and budgets, assessing grant applications and overseeing associated project delivery, writing monthly/annual reports, seeking out new partnership working opportunities and developing those that exist, liaising with and presenting to high ranking officials (within employers, local/national government… Show more project manager of three national projects: Cycle Friendly Employer, Cycle Friendly Schools, and Adult Cycle Training (Essential Cycling Skills). Tasks included: writing development plans and budgets, assessing grant applications and overseeing associated project delivery, writing monthly/annual reports, seeking out new partnership working opportunities and developing those that exist, liaising with and presenting to high ranking officials (within employers, local/national government, and partner organisations), managing third party contractors, developing resources, providing training, Quality Assurance, providing engaging content for web and social media, All of the projects that I managed were referenced within, and had actions for Transport Scotland's Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS). Show less

Delivering £2m project developing transport plans for major employers around Edinburgh and Lothians. Responsibilities inc. Business Development; Project management; Report writing; Bid writing; Budgeting; and PR & Communications.

The promotion, development, implementation and monitoring of effective travel plans within Fife’s Council, schools and businesses. The creation of campaigns and marketing materials to influence travel choices. Identification of opportunities for and encouragement of partnership working and best practice in these areas. Subject editor of online content. Proposal writing, resulting in the creation of Fife Council's Cycle Start project.

Primarily guiding groups of up to 14 tourists and three staff down the World’s most dangerous road. Additionally, guiding experienced cyclists down technical Andean descents. Responsibility for the First Aid & rescue of said tourists in a country with no free rescue service.