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Doncaster/Birmingham

Managing the preparation of commercially advantageous competitive / negotiated tenders within the Rail industry.Working closely with affiliate companies and external contractors in Joint Ventures to minimise gaps or overlaps, establishing Minimal Viable Product and Best for Project, considering risk and opportunity, and efficiencies.Preparing compliant all-inclusive rates and sample project estimates in support of Framework Tender Submissions; single discipline and multidiscipline.Preparing and negotiating compliant estimates for existing Framework Contracts.Updating tender processes and strategies in conjunction with the Head of Estimating, reviewing template workbooks to ensure consistencies, and investigating alternative estimating packages Updating supplier strategies and template sub-contract enquiries in conjunction with Project Teams and Procurement Managers.Mentoring Estimators and undertaking Peer ReviewsWorking with Project Teams on awarded Contracts to incorporate any lessons learnt from a Tendering perspective and ‘close the loop’.Tenders ranging in value from £25k to >£1Bn.Clients include Network Rail, HS2 and Outside PartiesUndertaking Management and Leadership Training, including Project Management - Filtered (VR iLearn), Managers’ Toolkit – Full Programme (VR iLearn) and Exercising Leadership - Foundational Principles (HarvardX)

London/Birmingham And Kuala Lumpur

Further reinforcing my significant experience of Overhead Line Electrification (OLE) in the Rail Industry whilst dealing with other disciplines.Preparing Target Cost estimates on Wessex Capacity Alliance for Power Distribution, Conductor Rail, Permanent Way, Signalling and Operational Telecoms, E&P and Ancillary Civils. Working with commercial teams and internal/external auditors for benchmarking to secure funding.Utilising Candy estimating software in accordance with Rail Method of Measurement.International secondment to Kuala Lumpur to prepare estimates for Traction Power Distribution and Trackworks, Maintenance Vehicles and Works Trains on the Mass Rapid Transit SSP Line. Working with local project teams and international suppliers.Supporting the Midland Metro Alliance (Centro) as Senior Light Rail Systems Estimator. Dealing with Track, OLE, Signalling, Telecoms and E&P disciplines to produce fully integrated Target Cost estimates for Tramway urban realm works in collaboration with other Alliance partners, in HMM and RMM format.

Brentwood/Derby/Manchester

Managing the preparation, submission and negotiation of tenders for rail industry contracts and variations. Experienced in working within a safety critical, time constrained environment where planning is key.Specialising in Overhead Line Electrification works, whilst incorporating multidisciplinary scope. Working with other in-house resources and/or prospective subcontractors for associated E&P, Civils, PWay and S&T works, dealing with labour, plant and materials suppliers.Working collaboratively with clients, project teams and/or other contractors to establish the requirements, whether design only, construction only, or design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning through all GRIP stages. Working in conjunction with designers and consultants to determine materials quantities/allocations and construction requirements. Liaising with operations, planning, procurement and commercial managers to ensure submission of most commercially advantageous tenders in accordance with internal/external procedures, duly considering risk and opportunity. Familiar with various conditions of contract, from fixed price lump sum to target cost and framework/alliance.Project experience includes electrification of new/existing railway, renewal/rationalisation of existing overhead line equipment, and plain line and S&C renewal support works.Since securing the NEP Framework for LNW(N) in 2014, responsible for supporting the Alliance as Lead OLE Estimator, working collaboratively with Network Rail and other Alliance partners to develop ECAM estimates and Target Costs for the 2016 and 2018 programme of works, in RMM format.Located throughout UK and Internationally.Projects ranging in value from £1k to >£1Bn.Clients include Network Rail, Crossrail, CTRL, TFL, ODA, internal/external civil contractors.Wide ranging experience of on-site OLE works, working closely with construction managers and planners, and assisting overhead line isolation, bonding and survey teams.

Lowestoft/Romford

Tendering, negotiating, designing, managing and settling final accounts on fixed price and cost reimbursable electrical installation sub-contracts.Sub-contracts responsible for include the following:Water and Wastewater Treatment Works £1k – £1.5MGas Terminals £10k – £300kHospitals £5k – £400kNewspaper Printing £1k – £20kCommercial £5k - £1MExperience includes the following scope:HV/LV and UPS distribution equipment.Power, control, instrumentation and data cabling.Process instrumentation.Lighting, emergency lighting, heating, ventilation and small power.Site lighting.Fire and security systems.Lightning protection.Trace heating.Familiar with the following specialist areas and procedures:Hazardous area equipment.Confined space working.Method statements and risk assessmentsPermit to work and limitation of access systems.Professional Development:IOSH – Managing SafelyElectrical Equipment in Flammable AtmospheresHealth & Safety for Contracts Managers, Engineers and SupervisorsCDM Regulations The Electricity at Work Regulations

Norwich

Preparing MCC, ICA and Electrical Installation quotations for design & build contracts and following through to final negotiations in accordance with company procedures.Designing cabling installations and building services to comply with relevant specifications, regulations and standards, where practicable.Project experience includes water treatment, chemical processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, power stations, barrages and lift bridges.

Cambridge

Assisting with the installation of roadway lighting, industrial cabling and 11kV substation contracts.Assisting project managers with all aspects of running contracts from inception to completion.Project experience includes motorways, foundries, breweries, research, vehicle assembly, local authorities and electricity boards.

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