Seventeen years experience in business development, project management and contract management of engineering and construction projects in the infrastructure, mining and industrial sectors across Africa. Proven abilities in:o identifying, pursuing and securing new business opportunitieso relationship development and management, o innovative solutions to client challengeso on-site and office-based project management and delivery within regulatory and company-specific mining & OHS requirements o contract management within the frameworks of FIDIC, NEC and JBCC including preparation for arbitration and mediation, development of evidence portfolio resulting in successful claims reduction, and limiting risk exposure.Hands-on experience in a variety of complex technical and business challenges, project types and contexts, multi-disciplinary teams, has resulted in strengths in:o Robust business acumen and management experienceo Acute abilities in anticipation and planning for potential project issues, logistical requirements and riskso Contract negotiation and management of claims processeso Applied experience in with various contract types including the multiple formats of FIDIC, NEC and JBCCo Problem-solving skills in relation to both technical and "softer" people issueso Analytical and innovative approach to developing client solutions Known for ability to balance assertive, candid and factual approach to decision making, with being approachable. Well respected by clients, colleagues and sub-contractors.