Richard Bacon Email & Phone Number

Australia

Working with the Chief Risk Officer for the Group, this role has an corporate governance focus that ensures commercial and risk management forms part of an effective process that supports the business, and its people, in executing great commercial judgement. I ensure risks and opportunities are identified, controlled and that individuals have the.

Brisbane, Australia

As the Commercial Manager for the BMD’s Northern Region, Richard initially reported to the General Manager, Northern Region to support the business which was experiencing tough external market conditions and internal expansion concurrently. Richard’s role varied between corporate support of the project teams, to on site issues resolution and commercial.

Windsor, QLD

• Richard reported to the Group Manager, Engineering in his role as Commercial Manager for the FKG Group’s engineering division. He was commercially responsible for all FKG engineering pre-contract and project.
• Implemented robust operational and project commercial controls to aid accurate and timely reporting. This was achieved through implementing proprietary software, education and appropriate recruitment
• Conducted a wholesale restructure of the commercial function with clearly defined responsibilities of the commercial staff for both commercial and operational team members
• Resolved project disputes of significant value to the mutual satisfaction of both the Principal and FKG

Queensland, Australia

• Operations Commercial Manager, Northern Region Engineering, Dec 2009 to May 2013After project completion, Richard identified a need to provide commercial support for Abigroup’s increasingly diverse project portfolio..
• Documented and implemented a structured Contract Valuation reporting procedure which integrated with current systems and reporting requirements. This also improved early warning of potential issues
• Interviewed, recruited and supported project commercial managers and their team members
• Selected for Abigroup’s inaugural Leadership Development Program which was targeted at those who possessed outstanding competency and were seen to have the capacity to be future senior leaders

Brisbane, Australia

• Richard was responsible for leading and developing a new commercial team whilst attaining buy-in into the alliance culture, procedures and strategy with design, engineering, client and other team members. He also.
• Demonstrated leadership as acting Alliance Manager on more than one occasion
• Member of the Project Management Team (PMT)
• The project won the Project Management Award and Leadership Overall Award by Engineers Australia (Queensland Division) 2010, which noted “$9 million dollars' worth of savings and their impressive use of Quality Targets.

London, United Kingdom

• Enterprise plc, a support services business, was fully listed on the London Stock Exchange. After three months of setting up a maintenance contract for a local council water authority, Richard was transferred to the.
• Fulfilling commercial manager’s role for substantial periods of time
• Provided consistent leadership and direction to the commercial team and the client through challenging times
• After Metronet entered administration (3 years into a 30-year contract) in July 2007, the professional behaviour and delivery by Enterprise's team from the commencement of the package led to the contract being renewed.

Melbourne, Australia

After an initial 3 month visa restricted period, I was sponsored by BH to work full time on various building projects reporting to the Senior Contracts Administrator. I was typically used as a trouble-shooter to value variations, resolve challenging subcontract disputes ($29m) and re-measure specific schedule items.Achievements:- Led the pricing.

UK

Quantity Surveyor for a number of building and engineering projects throughout the UK. The diversity of this family run business contributed to me gaining experience in a number of sectors including infrastructure, earthworks, housing, stadia, renovation and retail. Achievements:- Managed projects under JCT, ICE, NEC3, Design & Build, GE/Works and Dom/1.