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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Remote

Assisting SMEs in optimising data and information management processes; identifying opportunities for process improvement; and implementing automation techniques to streamline operations.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for managing project teams delivering consistent asset data and information, through the assets project lifecycle phase, compliant with Sydney Metro’s information requirements and data standards.Managing the development and implementation of project BIM Execution Plans (and associated plans and processes), the Common Data Environment (ProjectWise and BIM360), and the timely exchange of data and information in the required formats – all in accordance with Sydney Metro’s information requirements, data standards, and ISO 19650.

United Arab Emirates

Developed and implemented BIM standards, process and technologies across the Middle East, including the Global Excellence Centre (Manila), in line with the group’s digital transformation globally and 100% BIM initiative.Provided BIM Management for Dubai Creek Harbour Retail District project; developed and maintained BIM Execution Plan, Standards, Methods and Procedures.Configured and implemented Common Data Environments (BIM360 Docs) across multiple projects. Governed BIM implementation, across multiple projects, to ensure benefits and desired outcomes could be achieved. Assisted in the development of a digital vision and strategy across the Middle East.Lead Client engagement, promoting Arcadis’ digital and business transformation capabilities and expertise, to help clients better understand how their organisations could change to meet their strategic visions and goals.

Middle East Unit (Dubai) - BIM Manager:Supported the implementation of UK Government BIM Level 2 maturity capability, across the Middle East Unit. Developed internal BIM toolbox, including training material, in line with the BS1192:2007, PAS1192-2 and internal governance. Supported tender proposals through developing project BIM Strategy and capability statements.MYHSR (Kuala Lumpur) – Information Manager:Developed the information management strategy and information management system (SharePoint), as part of the Joint Development Partnership for the Kuala Lumpur to Singapore High-Speed Rail, to support project delivery, meet the Client’s information requirements and enable consistency across the project.RTA Station Enhancements (Dubai) – Information Manager:Developed the BIM Execution Plan through workshops and ongoing communication with all parties involved. Provided a focal point for all data and information management issues and managed the Common Data Environment process to ensure registration and validation of all data and information. RTA BIM Consultancy (Dubai) – Information Manager:Developed RTA’s Digital Plan of Works for inclusion within the contract for the Route 2020 project, and supported RTA in their tender process in relation to the assessment of their supply chains Building Information Modelling capability. Provided content for RTA’s general conditions of contracts and terms of reference and worked with their legal team to implement the changes as part of RTA’s BIM roadmap.North West Rail Link (Sydney) - Interim BIM Manager:Assessed current working practices in line with the stage of the project and the Clients requirements. Identified where change could be introduced to gain efficiencies in the areas of design coordination and information exchange (and delivery). Developed and implemented re-engineered processes and introduced a clear set of roles and responsibilities to suit.

London, United Kingdom

Lead consultant for the delivery of a strategic change programme to provide TfL with Information Modelling and management capability, aligned with the UK Government's Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 maturity requirements to support the capital cost reduction of assets.Achievements:Identified and documented the organisation's level of readiness to meet and achieve the UK government's requirements for BIM Level 2, through gap analysis between the business’s current practices and those published in British / ISO standards. Provided recommendations to ensure the organisation could maximise the full potential of their data and information through the deployment of BIM.Re-engineered, developed and implemented a consistent set of standards, methods and procedures for use across the business.Developed and incorporated contractual documentation into existing forms of contract and enhanced standard procurement documentation in line with requirements for BIM Level 2.Developed and implemented education and skills material to up-skill internal and external suppliers.Through stakeholder engagement, captured information requirements and incorporated those into the standard forms of contract. Raised awareness of Information Modelling and Management across the business.Advised and supported project teams to ensure project information requirements were identified and captured as part of the contract documentation, were aligned with business requirements and ensured there was a consistent and collaborative approach to project delivery.

Victoria, London

Led a team responsible for the development, administration and support of London Underground’s (LU) Information Management system and Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.Developed and implemented ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ driving consistency and efficiencies in the way in which the team supports the business.Developed LUs Information Management system to meet business requirements, re-engineered process improvements and achieve effective management of data and information aligned with recognised British Standards. Upskilled the team in the configuration and use of LUs Information Management system to increase team capability and support model.

Hammersmith

Led a team, of CAD engineers, responsible for producing and delivering graphical representations of the physical and functional characteristics of engineered assets.Provided projects with appropriately skilled and competent CAD engineers to ensure project requirements could be met and maintain business requirements for staff utilisation.Developed and implemented company standards, methods and procedures to drive consistency and efficiencies across all projects.Developed and implemented company 3D standard methodologies and procedures to ensure a consistent approach in line with industry best practice.

Managed production, validation and delivery of fully integrated and coordinated project data and information.Provided programme manager with estimated cost, time and resource requirements to meet required contractual obligations in relation to the production, use and management of data and information.Secured resources with applicable competencies and capabilities to assist in the delivery of project data and information.Managed resource workload and provided technical and functional support.Built relationships and managed client’s information requirements and deliverable expectations.

Instrumental in the development and introduction of an Information Management System to a number of major projects including East London Line Project (£1bn), Victoria Station Upgrade Project (£700m).Led the off-shoring of design work initiatives in to China and Greece; established lines of communication, information exchanges and control procedures, providing specialist software training for staff based in the China office.Developed and implemented information strategies and standards, methods and procedures across the Rail Division to drive consistency and efficiencies in the production, use and management of data and information.

Responsible for the coordination and validation of project information across all disciplines (and sub-contractors) and information exchanges for numerous projects (including Crossrail and East London Line Extension). Provided functional support to the London CAD team and communicated project standards, methods and procedures to the project teams. Configured CAD systems (mainly Bentley Suite of products) to facilitate a consistent approach to the production of graphical data in line with company standards, methods and procedures and that of key clients.

Tefl 120 Hours Onsite Training Certificate, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor, Pass With Distinction

Activities and Societies: 6 one-hour observed classes to real students using skills acquired during training. Levels ranged from beginner.

Hnc, Civil Engineering

Onc, Civil Engineering