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I have a wealth of procurement, commercial, operational and digital experience within the construction sector with a particular focus on retail. I have delivered significant benefits for international / national retailers, contractors and SMEs by developing and delivering programmes of transformation with tangible benefits for both individual projects and programmes.

Head of Construction Procurement:Category management of construction within retail including consultant spend. Developing category operating model for construction and consultant spend within the UK/ROI and central EuropeHead of Cost Management:Responsibilities for leading team to develop business cases for consideration by the Tesco UK Board. Overall responsibility for budgets in excess of £850m/annum.To deliver in both roles I have a proven versatility… Show more Head of Construction Procurement:Category management of construction within retail including consultant spend. Developing category operating model for construction and consultant spend within the UK/ROI and central EuropeHead of Cost Management:Responsibilities for leading team to develop business cases for consideration by the Tesco UK Board. Overall responsibility for budgets in excess of £850m/annum.To deliver in both roles I have a proven versatility in:Analysing and Decision MakingDeveloping, consulting, delivering, monitoring and reviewing new space cost strategyContributing to broad business and commercial thinkingProviding pragmatic simple solutions to complex problemsUnderstanding how department plans and strategies fit within overall business planManaging PerformanceSupporting and challenging internal and external resources to achieve their potentialCreating cost management plans which support business strategies and understand resource and skill requirementsSetting performance standards for departmentSetting clear milestones to achieve long term objectivesRecognising and securing opportunities to deliver better, simpler and cheaperBuilding personal relationships to understand peopleProviding coaching and feedback Complying with legislative requirementsComplying with code of conductManaging ChangeActively promoting and championing changeChallenging existing thinking and practicesEncouraging pragmatic thinking and managed risk takingEmbedding positive changeGaining CommitmentEnergising and influencing others to get work done. Using range of relationships to deliver resultsInspiring by communicating visionSimplifying complex issues to enable peopleCreating consensus amongst broad range of stakeholdersVarying leadership styles to build credibility and respect with stakeholders Developing the confidence and influence of my teamDeveloping effective relationships inside and outside the business to deliver objectives Show less

Programme Manager developing, through feasibility studies of the existing estate, a viable national mezzanine development programme.

Held various roles including:Site EngineerLogistics ManagerSite ManagerProject Manager Senior Project Manager