A results-focused and highly regarded director with broad management expertise across business operations, marketing & sales, project and programme management and value management. 81% success rate as Bid Director/Manager since forming Cordelis in 2010. Over forty-five years' experience in infrastructure throughout the UK and overseas, including buildings, support services, transportation and water. Proficient networker with many board level contacts. Strong reputation for exceeding demanding business targets and driving cultural change. Applies a flexible approach to create innovation and achieve clear outcomes to complex issues. Highly skilled in bid management, including strategic planning, developing client-focused solutions, effective proposal writing and graphics, and attractive professional communications. Recognised coach in CRM, bid management and presentation skills; experienced in establishing business excellence, business improvement, and collaborative business relationships; and a proficient value management facilitator. Chartered civil engineer by profession, member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chartered Management Institute, and the Association of Proposal Management Professionals. Former member of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Value Management and editor of the IVM's publication for members and associated organisations in the UK and overseas.Specialties: Acquisitions, bid solutions, business improvement, CRM, stimulating innovation, business and product strategy, and value management. Former member of Constructing Excellence working groups for Long-term Government Planning and Innovation. Represented Parsons Brinckerhoff in discussions at 10 Downing Street on future energy solutions for the transport sector.
Listed skills include Value Engineering, Rail, Bid, Tenders, and 45 others.