Project – Scottish Water – Glasgow Water Tower Surveys Client Scottish Water MD £ 50kWith the aim “making fit for purpose” a number of 1950’s concrete potable water towers across Glasgow, structural survey of the entire structure and clean the potable water cells on each tower. Along with traditional specialist surveyor’s the use of new technology was engaged to remove traditional risks associated with working at height and reduce time on site, used on this project were, Geo… Show more Project – Scottish Water – Glasgow Water Tower Surveys Client Scottish Water MD £ 50kWith the aim “making fit for purpose” a number of 1950’s concrete potable water towers across Glasgow, structural survey of the entire structure and clean the potable water cells on each tower. Along with traditional specialist surveyor’s the use of new technology was engaged to remove traditional risks associated with working at height and reduce time on site, used on this project were, Geo Tagged Drone – allowing high resolution digital imagery at height and above the structure linked to a web-based display and download system. Benefits were the removal of specialist rope access and at a future date the drone could re fly producing direct comparison images for comparison. 3D Cloud Point Model Survey, using new survey methods an accurate 3D survey with photographic overlay that recorded any issues such a leaks or cracking of the structure, results could be safely recorded and as per the Geotag drone above historic information gathered could be used for comparison in any future surveys.Project planning / client interface Specialist subcontractor recruitment & management.Contract planning, financial forecast and budget. Project H&S planning and operational.Stakeholder Management (Client operations ) Show less

Project - Ripple RetreatClient – It’s Good To Give ( retested charity ) / The Wooden Spoon Charity Pre Construction & Site Manger – Subcontractor £85kThe Ripple Retreat is the realisation of a dream, and the dreams of Scottish charity It’s Good 2 Give, to offer a soothing place of relaxation and support for young cancer patients and their families. George Leslie constructed a timber pier out into Loch Venacher by Callander, more than 50% of the construction cost of the pier was… Show more Project - Ripple RetreatClient – It’s Good To Give ( retested charity ) / The Wooden Spoon Charity Pre Construction & Site Manger – Subcontractor £85kThe Ripple Retreat is the realisation of a dream, and the dreams of Scottish charity It’s Good 2 Give, to offer a soothing place of relaxation and support for young cancer patients and their families. George Leslie constructed a timber pier out into Loch Venacher by Callander, more than 50% of the construction cost of the pier was underwritten by George Leslie, the pier formed one section to the overall project the dream of Lynne McNicoll OBE, Founder and Chair of the charity. Though the smallest pier George Leslie has constructed the construction methods remained the same as it’s much larger commercial structures, this time during the planning and construction process obtaining where possible financial reductions from suppliers and sub-contactors were sought after.Project planning / client interface Contract planning, financial forecast and budget. Project H&S planning and operational.Stakeholder Management ( SEPA / Loch Lomond Natural Park / Scottish Water ) To see the retreat and to donate please click the link below.http://www.itsgood2give.co.uk/the-ripple-retreat/ Show less

Project – Great Harbour Berth ImprovementsClient – Riskend Aggregates LimitedValue £39.5k A well-established independent aggregate supply company has within their portfolio had a unused commercial quayside on the River Clyde, updating of the quayside provided safe berthing for one of the River Clyde’s tug support fleets. 6 high level concrete sponson’s were updated by the installation of pilled timber berthing faces providing safe berthing through the full tidal range with in… Show more Project – Great Harbour Berth ImprovementsClient – Riskend Aggregates LimitedValue £39.5k A well-established independent aggregate supply company has within their portfolio had a unused commercial quayside on the River Clyde, updating of the quayside provided safe berthing for one of the River Clyde’s tug support fleets. 6 high level concrete sponson’s were updated by the installation of pilled timber berthing faces providing safe berthing through the full tidal range with in the boundary of The Great Harbour. Site Manager / Project H&S & lift plans, specialist subcontractor management (commercial divers & pilling ) Stakeholder Involvement, Client and supervisor client’s engineer, Clydeport ( Dive Plans & Notice to Mariners ) Show less

Project - Wemyss Bay Pier – Fender Repair Client – CMALFollowing on from the reopening of the ferry terminal, major damage was received to the fender system after a heavy contact from a ferry. Some minor repairs could be carried out during the day and ferry schedule however a single pier end fender sustained significant damage that it required removal to affect a repair. The issue was that this 14ton “round head” fender unit in question was a key point of pier structure & vessel… Show more Project - Wemyss Bay Pier – Fender Repair Client – CMALFollowing on from the reopening of the ferry terminal, major damage was received to the fender system after a heavy contact from a ferry. Some minor repairs could be carried out during the day and ferry schedule however a single pier end fender sustained significant damage that it required removal to affect a repair. The issue was that this 14ton “round head” fender unit in question was a key point of pier structure & vessel protection on the ferry’s approach as well 1 of 4 pivot points used at departure in some wind and tidal conditions. Removal / replacement had to be tied in with low water and calm sea state as the hollow metal structure has some in built buoyancy making removal or installation impossible and hazardous to attempt at anything but low water. To avoid disruption to the summer sailing schedule all on site work was programmed to take place at night. Works were programmed to swap over a lesser used and undamaged round head fender with the principal damaged round head fender over two nights then post off site repair replace the repaired fender unit in to the vacant position, all works tied in with low water and hopefully a calm sea. All works completed to schedule with no requirement to use the pre-programmed continuance allowance.Advance planning of works to fit in with tidal predictions.Planning and Operational H&S including lifting plans Stakeholder liaison – Client – CMAL, Ferry Operations CalMac ( Pier & Operational ), Clyde Port ( Notice to Mariners )Advance subcontractor coordination – Divers, Crane Hire, Road Transport, Repair Workshop. Site management of events. Show less

Principle Contactor site manager on the refurbishment of a ferry terminal pier project. Overseeing various sub contactors co-ordination of site operations including marine transportation / dredging operations / structural steel refurbishment / renewal & fabrication of million pound client supply fender system with the successful reopening of the ferry terminal on time.Financial and site operational subcontractor administration as well as overall site co-ordination including H&S… Show more Principle Contactor site manager on the refurbishment of a ferry terminal pier project. Overseeing various sub contactors co-ordination of site operations including marine transportation / dredging operations / structural steel refurbishment / renewal & fabrication of million pound client supply fender system with the successful reopening of the ferry terminal on time.Financial and site operational subcontractor administration as well as overall site co-ordination including H&S, client & client’s design reprentavie negotiations. Show less

Leading the final design process with specialist suppliers and onwards to construction process of a £1m multi-site waste water network improvements system will allow better control of waste water discharges and substantially reduce unsatisfactory intermittent discharges (UIDs) to a major sea loch that and will help Scottish Water meet stringent EU directives and shellfish standards and Scottish Environment Protection Agency regulations.

Temporary Secondment – Scottish Water CIDAugust 2012 – November 2012Part time / temporary secondment as Scottish Water project Manager, tasked in handing over a new waste water treatment process from the developers to acceptance by Scottish Water operations. This new process plant constructed by a 3rd party did not cause any conflict of interest with parent company.

As part of a larger project delivery team, stakeholder manager on a new sewage process works in South West Scotland and civil site manager on an associated project. Core project components include four new brown field pumping stations feeding a new green field sewage treatment works, with over 18km of interconnecting pipe line within an urban and rural environment. Stakeholder responsibility representing both client and construction activities with landowners ( farmers / public and private )… Show more As part of a larger project delivery team, stakeholder manager on a new sewage process works in South West Scotland and civil site manager on an associated project. Core project components include four new brown field pumping stations feeding a new green field sewage treatment works, with over 18km of interconnecting pipe line within an urban and rural environment. Stakeholder responsibility representing both client and construction activities with landowners ( farmers / public and private ), Local Councils ( Planning / environmental / roads ) / SEPA / Crown Estates / Marine Scotland / Police Constabulary & Local Rescue Providers /Education Establishments / Chambers of Commerce & Individual Business. Site bases H&S with overview over all aspects of the projects. Project value £21m+ Show less

Site Manager / Dep Project Manager / Site Engineer on a number of Scottish Water Projects and marine projects. Duration of individual projects lasting between one year to a few months. Role undertaken was dependant on the nature of the project and the skill set required at that time.

Topographic land survey and site engineer setting out company based in Glasgow and Paisley.