Neal Mackie Email & Phone Number

Livingston, Gb

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

I write Phase I and Phase II, Remediation Strategies, Remediation Options Appraisals, and Verification Reports along with overseeing site works when required. In addition I am involved in writing proposals for clients and site investigation design. Not only have I been ensuring their needs are met in the proposed works, I have endeavored to explain to them their responsibilities and why certain elements of ground investigation have to be undertaken. I ensure I go above and beyond for clients. Relaying, at the earliest opportunity, any updates or issues encountered from the issuing of the proposal through to the final report being issued. Any problems or queries raised I have ensured are tackled and dealt with comprehensibly and in a timely manner.I regularly liaise with our clients, regulators, sub contractors, and suppliers; clients range from national supermarkets, home builders, councils, through to private individuals. Regulators I've been involved with, often pro-actively, include Planning Departments, the Coal Authority, and CLOs/EHOs. I have also acted as an independent mediator to enable dispute resolution between client and sub-contractor, including liaison with appropriate regulatory bodies where appropriate or client's duties require.Internally I work with our structural and civil department as well as our in-house CAD technicians to enable multi-disciplinary reporting to be completed to the highest standard and within agreed budgets and timescales. I also work with our accounts department in preparing POs for sub contractors and ensuring invoices are correct and issued. I have also assisted by learning how to write Flood Risk Assessments (Stage 1) and using InfraWorks to aid with wind farm design.I have created, and continually work to update, in-house documents which require intermediate level Microsoft Office, especially Excel, knowledge and skills. I've assisted in ensuring all staff members are trained in the use of the bespoke documents.

Hamilton, Scotland, United Kingdom

I write Phase I and Phase II, Remediation Strategies, Remediation Options Appraisals, and Verification Reports along with arranging & overseeing site works as per my previous role.My new role includes being point of contact for existing clients, winning new work, and maintaining customer relations. I am also tasked with managing the Scotland branch of consultants, involved in the creation and updating of internal documents, control of proposals, billing plans, and invoices, and involvement in training staff across the company.

Hamilton, Scotland, United Kingdom

I write Phase I and Phase II, Remediation Strategies, Remediation Options Appraisals, and Verification Reports along with overseeing site works. I log drift and soil samples to BS and EuroCode standard and create logs utilising HoleBase.My standard of report writing has increased with emphasis on pre and post duty of care. I have expanded my involvement with regards to pre and post works, including liaison with clients and regulators. I am involved with organising service plans, organising plant and drilling hire, and creating relevant health and safety documents tailored to each site's requirements. I also determine and schedule samples and tests.Further roles involved in include utilising HoleBase as well as editing and amending the template sheets. In addition to this I have been involved in writing standard procedure documents for use within the company. I also have experience using Synergist.In addition I have been involved in writing proposals for clients. Not only have I been ensuring their needs are met in the proposed works, I have endeavored to explain to them their responsibilities and why certain elements of the proposed ground investigation have to be undertaken. I have also worked on PQQs for larger tender jobs; negotiating prices with contractors and prospective clients.I have also ensured I go above and beyond for clients. Relaying, at the earliest opportunity, any issues encountered from the proposal until the finalised report is in their hands. Any problems or queries raised I have ensured are tackled and dealt with as soon as possible, and I am already receiving positive feedback from clients regarding my efficiency.Also tasked with managing the Scotland branch of consultants, involved in the creation and updating of internal documents, control of proposals, billing plans, and invoices, point of contact for major clients, and involvement in training staff across the company.

Preston

In my previous position I wrote phase one desk studies, factual reports, and phase two interpretive reports. I created engineer logs based on samples I described; both in the field and at the office.I also trained seven members of staff with the skills and knowledge required to log drift and rock samples to both BS and EuroCode standard during my time in this position.

Preston, United Kingdom

As a GeoTechnical Technician I analysed soil and rock samples giving accurate descriptions and used relative tests to determine the strength of the sample. I then took my descriptions along with the strength tests to give accurate strata descriptions. I also wrote desk study reports where I examined the previous uses of a site, looking for any potential hazards that may exist within the immediate surrounding area or within site itself and advise remedial action. I also did site work including trial pitting and a varity of insitu testing. Working as a Geotechinical Technician I feel I have further developed my time keeping skills as well as working under pressure and to deadlines. I have developed my customer relationship skills through communication with clients and engineers.

Preston, United Kingdom

As a Laboratory Technician I tested the many different samples that came into the company with tests ranging from strength analysis to chemical components within the sample. With the testing side to my job I built upon my team working skills and my ability to work under pressure and to a time scale. Two days a week I was employed to describe samples and write up strata changes within the borehole currently being logged. These two days logging helped increase my skills working alone as well as working to deadlines in order to get jobs out on time. This helped me learn how to organise my own work schedule as well as follow ones set out for me.

A part time weekend job I've accepted working from 08:30 to 16:00. Served customers as well as prepared different cuts of meat for display purposes.

As a butcher I dealt specifically with customers improving my communication skills as well as my problem handling skills. I learnt to work as a team and as an individual, both with goals set within a time frame.

Bachelor’S Degree, Natural Sciences, 2:2

Obtained a Natural Sciences BSc Hons. Degree from the Open University

A Level, Geology

Education record

Activities and Societies: GCSE History: A Mathematics: A English: A English Speaking and Listening: B English Literature: B Geography: B.

Education record